Mikhail Sadovnikov transfixes viewers with his riveting and often hypnotic wet clay illustrations. The fascinating “Dance on the Circle” video clip, which is just a little over 15 minutes in length, displays this in all of its glory. He places damp clay over a spinning potter’s wheel and creates stunning patterns that people simply can’t turn away from. The wet clay shifts and changes with each single turn of the potter’s wheel. The seemingly perpetual drawings are practically addicting to audiences.
The talented Russian artist employs the “slip” technique on his wheel to make these drawings. People who watch “Dance on the Circle” in its entirety are sure to be amazed by what the potter can accomplish using just a couple of his highly skilled fingers, sheer imagination and a potter’s wheel.
The entire process definitely looks exactly like what its name implies — a long and intriguing dance on a potter’s wheel. Some of the patterns he makes are simple, subtle and beautiful. The others he makes are complex, intricate, detailed and at the same time just as beautiful and unforgettable.
Not only does the “Dance on the Circle” improvisational performance video clip feature stunning patterns, but it also features music that only contributes to the beauty and drama of the whole concept. The exotic background music, which comes from Turkey, also brings a calming and relaxing element to “Dance on the Circle.” Children and adults are both sure to have an amazing experience watching this extremely artistic, one-of-kind and impressive clip.