Andrejs Paulāns | |
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Andrivs Povulāns-Kraskevičs | |
Born | Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs 30 November 1896 |
Died | 29 November 1973 | (aged 76)
Nationality | Latvian |
Known for | Ceramics |
Movement | Latgalian ceramics |
Awards | Gold Medal at 1937 Paris Exhibition |
Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs ( Latgalian: Andrivs Povulāns-Kraskevičs, 30 November 1896 – 29 November 1973) was a Latvian and Latgalian ceramicist. He is regarded as one of the greatest Latgalian ceramicists. In 1937, Paulāns was awarded a Gold Medal at the Paris Exhibition. [1]
Andrejs Paulāns-Kraskevičs was born at Šembeļi village in Silajāņi Parish, Russian Empire in 1896. He inherited the interest for pottery from his father Izidors. [2] In 1915, he joined Latvian riflemen as the World War I was going on. Two years later, Paulāns returned home after being heavily wounded in head and shoulder. For his service, he was awarded a Cross of St. George. [3] Paulāns right eye was blinded for the rest of his life. [2]
From 1918, Paulāns worked in the workshop of his father. [4] His name rose to fame in the 1930s, when his works were shown in exhibitions outside Latvia. First foreign exhibition with Paulāns works was in 1931 in Sèvres, France. [2] He was awarded a Gold Medal at the 1937 Paris Exhibition.
Paulāns died on 29 November 1973. He is buried in the Feimaņi cemetery. [5]
Paulāns remains one of the most influential ceramicists in the Latgalian ceramics history. In Rainis Museum in Jasmuiža are located the relocated workshop and kiln of Andrejs Paulāns. [6] In 1986, Latgale Ceramics Studio in Rēzekne was renamed to Andrejs Paulāns Folk Applied Art Studio. [7] One of the streets in the Latgalian town of Preiļi is named in honor of Paulāns. [8]