Throwing Pottery With Rajiv Surendra

[@SueBonacci]

I had a horrible last year. Both parents died and my husband diagnosed with leukemia was having a transplant. Watching your videos have brought me calm and encouraged me to get back to my water coloring, knitting, sewing and love of nature. Thank you for sharing your love of life with others.

[@guywolff]

THis Neo Classical shape from the 18th century is one of our favoites this last year .. Rajiv saw somthing in the bottom of the top part I never saw .When he turns it over to throw the round bit at the bottom of the top part he really makes it very round and THAT adds so much to the balance of the finished pot when you add the bottom colonade . These are amazing to see in person and are wonderful planted up ... They are a bear to fire :)

[@farmerjones5479]

@guywolff Rajiv has been classically trained by you! His pots are amazing. Honored to witness this collaboration. Thank you both.

[@andrewmartin8978]

A 17 minute video on Rajiv being the dreamiest man on earth? That's a hard and confident *CLICK* for me.

[@janefaceinthewind6260]

This is like the beginning of a movie! The music is gorgeous, the camera.... Just fabulous!! Thank you for doing this, you make so many people happy.

[@myrakohn3285]

Dearest Rajiv, this has got to be THE most beautiful and cinematic video you’ve ever shared here. It’s such a joy to watch. So relaxing. Well done. And thank YOU! ❤

[@lowell62]

I wish to purchase a stamped Rajiv piece. Aside from that, yes to the other comments. Rajiv's videos slow my mind and my heartbeat down to a calm and peaceful pace. In this world so full of uncertainty and I believe oftentimes intentional chaos, Rajiv is a respite, a reminder of all that is worthwhile and good in man's pursuits. Thank you Rajid. May you know how many people you not only touch, but heal.

[@joyfreeman9962]

Wonderfully said!

[@lindafernandez5778]

Perfect❤

[@ginnylangpap4170]

You are the much needed breath of fresh air, the one who through your many creative pursuits provides inspiration to those of us who need a gentle nudge toward our own creativity. A Renaissance man, truly. Please tell your audience how one might purchase one of your pieces. I will be near the head of the line!

[@andil6784]

Oh so true. This will be my go-to when I need to calm and clear my mind. It uplifts my soul.

[@kimclarke5018]

The feeling of utter calm….

[@susanrombak7959]

Rajiv a true modern renaissance man. 🏛️

[@farmerjones5479]

My left-handed child in high school pottery class was told that a left-handed person could "never throw good." This child went on to produce more pottery than any other student. My child grown now continues to shed negativity in all aspects of life.

[@chloeuntrau4588]

Pottery wheels can turn both ways (wheel turns right for left handed and left for right handed) which prooves that it is common...

[@farmerjones5479]

@@chloeuntrau4588 wonder why the teacher would make such a statement?

[@guywolff]

The wonderfiul thing about being left handed on a western wheel that gose counter clockwise means the strong dominant hand is on the interior of the pot as it is in the east where the wheel in going clockwise (The strong right hand in the interior of the pot ..Left Handed people in the west make, by nature, eastern style pots that are very very beautiful ...Long live the south paw in western potteries :)

[@farmerjones5479]

@@guywolff the pots produced were spectacular! I agree with your theory/experience 💯.

[@farmerjones5479]

@guywolff thank you sir! What an honor! I have such beautiful work from this child. I cherish them all.

[@Englishroserebecca]

How could anybody not love this talented, creative, modest man ❤

[@cecileordona3473]

Love that there was no talking in this video. I love your narrations but …having just you, working on your pottery made this video more serene…and that place…makes me want to go there lol

[@gwencrosswhite9329]

The physicality of this video is perfection…just you and the clay and nature…and your splendid artistry!!

[@vzeimen]

I've been throwing pottery for 11 years and have never had a day like this. So inspiring and calming.

[@juststoppingby390]

Our boy has potters muscles! I love how serene this was. So natural. Skills like these can take many many years but there's a point where the clay and the artist become an extension of one another. It's almost symbiotic like many art forms

[@jazzythecat2020]

Wow! The music, the craftsman, and the art. Thank you.

[@thespssp]

This is the best movie I've seen in a long time !!

[@wenonot]

Your videos make my mind calm down. It must be you and all the talented people behind the camera. Thank you very much.

[@biddydibdab9180]

This documents a spiritual experience. The tranquility is unparalleled and the pottery is beautiful rivalled only by the physical beauty of Rajiv. Remarkable.

[@SurelyMac]

Not one word but so much was said in that video. Such beauty, peace and joy. Thank you

[@AdrianeStevanov]

Great way to start off Saturday by watching this video!

[@Angela-qc1ex]

This is exactly what I wish a lot of people would embrace... / Having healthy hobbies and creative things to feed our spirits makes for a calmer lifestyle... RS keeps me focused on what my creative space needs and I'm just about done putting it in motion 🙏🏠

[@karencavaniastudio]

Beautifully filmed, a joy to watch you in your element. Thank you for sharing your world.

[@sylvianblue]

This has been filmed so beautifully. And those hydrangeas are the most perfect shade of cool blue

[@marionsworld24]

What a beautiful life....

[@Angela-qc1ex]

It's lovely to embrace calming healthy hobbies and creative things I'm so much more inspired by this video... Exactly what I'm preparing for this Fall season... Cool weather and beautiful creations for my soap creations 🙏🏠👍

[@Brittneyannthompson]

Everything about this, every single thoughtful aspect of your video has brought me to tears. Tears of happiness, reflection, hope and stillness. Thank you Rajiv❤

[@marykunz6075]

Good morning Rajiv! How wonderful to start my day with a new and so beautiful video from you! Love everything, love the music. Thank you so much.

[@anitarodriguez-rudell2211]

Such a serenity environment and tranquility of being with one's self in total peace.

[@WhineNot]

Enthralling meditation. Lovely camera work. Thanks for sharing your process and passion.

[@bonnerdebbie]

You are so lucky to spend time in that beautiful place. It has definitely been productive as far as beautiful pottery. Thank you!!

[@Sally-nse2]

I love the peaceful concentrated look on Rajiv’s face and the controlled strength in his upper body.

[@lindajanke6194]

What a soothing video! Keep living the life you love and sharing it with us. We are grateful for your efforts.

[@judithgrace8359]

What a beautiful place to do your pottery throwing. Looks idyllic.

[@cindylsmith3702]

This is one of my favorite videos you have made. It also brings back memories of when i threw pottery in school. So peaceful. Thank you♥️

[@lindaparisi6744]

Wow! My absolute favorite video of yours! The scenery, the flowers, the music, the pottery! Love it!

[@rais14]

the cinematography is * chefs kiss *

[@VenicePsychic]

I absolutely love the free-floating Jesus in your opening shot. Beautiful!

[@sarahcook945]

Really beautiful Rajiv and production team!! I started crying half way through this, I think just for what we have lost in modern life. The sacredness of being able to create and work with ones hand, the connection to nature, water, and all the sweet beauty of the earth. Thank you, thank you for this lovely reminder! Thank you for your art. ❤

[@debrajane7622]

Such a magical and soothing video! Thanks so much for sharing, Rajiv! ❤

[@LATTEREIGND1114]

Sublime, serene, tranquil, refined simplicity with regal, natural beauty abounding!

[@LATTEREIGND1114]

Rajiv; you're indeed a Renaissance Man in every aspect! A man for every season.

[@lauradevine0]

This is such a calming video, but can I respectfully just point out this mans arms?! Good Lord.. My apologies back to the wholesome vibes only 😆

[@Shelviliger]

A very creative display of you sharing your personal talent. Thanks for allowing us to enjoy this with you!

[@Shelviliger]

❓How many clay creations you have made? What do you do with them? Sell? Gift or donate to others? Or just collect them?

[@Charlie-be4jp]

This did something for my spirit. Thank you.

[@ELizbeth135]

The editing on this video is a work of art! Honestly, it’s one of my favorite KZbin videos of all time. Thank you!

[@jeansunderland6115]

Amazingly beautiful! Talent and perfection! Loved watching this video. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@MsMadelineTwoPointOh]

Thank you for this beautiful little film. Just what I needed after a busy week. Blessings.

[@noelcoonce-ewing9474]

Where can I buy one of your beautiful pots ? And can they be shipped?

[@DwarfDragonwulf]

Thank you, Rajiv, for yet another beautiful video and putting my mind at peace

[@raffinee_3763]

Capturing an art form with the of eye of an artist

[@Anne-marieBillett-kb8kv]

Another sit down and relax watching the master in everything with soothing music in background...love amy South Africa

[@rhollie]

GORGEOUS WORK ❤ For a simple life 😊

[@bryonmacpherson1470]

I very much like this style of video. Non-verbal. Your audio is wonderful. Music background, natural sounds in the studio, nature shots, cleanup. This I can watch again and again. I look forward to your next release. Thank you Rajiv!

[@cynthia2233]

Absolutely beautiful video and pottery! Thank you for letting us spend a little time with you!

[@joannrabideau1657]

What a magical place for you to create. Your pieces are beautiful.

[@beenice9867]

What a beautiful, silent short film. What joy!

[@startpage717]

One of your best quiet creative vlogs...Thank you Rajiv...

[@Angelika-r3p]

Wonderful pictures, wonderful music - simply beautiful!

[@charliefunboy5210]

Seeing you without your ever present bracelets made me feel as if I was participating in an intimate moment. Thank you for sharing your special moments with us.

[@natasharay4045]

So beautiful…so contemplative…like a Merchant-Ivory film.

[@pamsmithson6830]

Another lovely video, Rajiv. Normally, I enjoy hearing your voice and listening to your explanations with your characteristic sense of humor, but this one with nothing but music to complement the visuals was so soothing. Thank you!

[@shepherdessofskymeadow]

This was too lovely for words. The ways you embody the archetypal Artist are such a gift of example for those of us blocked creators who've struggled feeling stuck in our heads and in our screens and in our fears. Thank you for reminding us all of the beauty of just living your dang life and doing the dang things. 💐

[@bpartworks]

Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your beautiful life, very inspiring. ❤

[@hollaceparadis6591]

What a lovely studio and ... killer planters, well done.

[@yolandaking9866]

I never realized how beautiful pottery making could be. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@fionahislop2889]

Peaceful and beautiful. No words needed.

[@debrahanks1588]

Love this! You are so talented! So gracious to share your talents!

[@melaniee5300]

Thank you, Rajiv❤(and you lovely people behind the camera❤)🕊️✨

[@hellovicki6779]

Thank you for reminding me that the world and people are beautiful. The comments show that I am not alone in these feelings.

[@paulinemckelvey9001]

Dear Rajiv, this was so beautiful and moving it brought me to tears. Everything. Deep thanks.

[@giliamsmit]

I enjoyed both watching both the handsome artist and his creation 🤩

[@andreajgunn]

Oh man this was a good one! 😍 And the “bee” roll!? Too good. 🐝

[@flatcreek4665]

Beautiful video!

[@nancytimpa1981]

This was mesmerizing. I’d give my eye teeth for one of those orchid pots.

[@erikaadams9730]

This was just about the best video ever! You are an inspiration and a beautiful maker. Everything you touch turns into something magical. I’d give anything for one of your pots! 😍

[@Birchsalt]

This was the most beautifully done video! Thank you for sharing Rajiv ❤🙏🏻

[@mysteriousu5528]

What an absolutely beautiful, serene, relaxing atmosphere and your concentration on the work of art! You are as precious as diamonds and emeralds which are my fav😂🤣. Thank you Rajiv for sharing and making our day a wonderful day🙏❤

[@kanikagordon1101]

What a beautiful composition! I especially loved the opening sequence. The repetition and irreverent quality was so pleasing to the spirit. Thank you ✨

[@carlarivas1238]

Rajiv - what a stunning creation this video is. No sound - except for you working; and the sound was exquisite. What an ingenious concept. Listening is a lost art. I am grateful to you for reminding me of that. With sincere thanks.

[@janetgriffin7779]

Ok we are being FED with all these videos!! HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!

[@joycewirth3022]

From the first moment as the fluttering of his shirt beckons us in, we are glided into a world few savor. Hypnotic, tranquil with peace prevalent. Every movement sheer joy. Creating a one of a kind, uniquely perfection vessel. Thinking of how many people seeing this today, and those seeing it in the future will lovingly want to caress it's beautiful lines. Rajiv, blessings and continue sharing your amazing life with us. So much is learned with an awareness of many things lost in our current civilization. I want to thank your parents for they have an amazing son, whom I wish to know more of. Jersey Ann in NJ

[@LidiaEG]

This was mesmerising! So beautiful.

[@guerdiemyrthil9051]

PRESENCE❤❤❤❤ THIS MOMENT IS ALL THAT MATTERS I AM SOOO VERY GRATEFUL!!! SHEER BEAUTY THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Absolute perfection is what I call this video. I wish to purchase one like that with the beautiful stamp ❤❤❤

[@sarahp1383]

Fascinating watching you at work. The communion between you and clay is palpable. The absolute concentration, as the clay obeys the movement of your hands, and finally takes the shape of whats in your mind. Every stage of this vase taking shape was captivating. The stamp , ~~with something that looked like a coat of arms~~~was the final royal touch to a magnificent piece of art. Thank you Rajiv.

[@gerrie1298]

Beautiful.... Peaceful... Inspiring... Captivating... .... Magical ...

[@anneredmoon]

The beauty of this video brought me to tears.

[@chromaticbytomfox]

Beautiful artistry, enjoyed every second of viewing your process.

[@roxannedaly279]

Rajiv, It’s really a sensual experience watching you throw pottery! I have experienced throwing porcelain but couldn’t do both the creative process of forming, firing & painting with only one kiln (Germain)! I decided to only paint on blank porcelain, in the traditional (German) Meissen-style. I studied many years under master Alfredo Toldano (now deceased) & Wilma Manfred (Germany). It is such an honor to watch your many talents & skills❣️

[@donnachace-larson4795]

What a beautiful, peaceful post! Your pieces are exquisite! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world!

[@YouuuMaddddBroooo]

LOVE all of the white enamel!!!

[@joseguimaraes1094]

Thank you so much for this calm and kind moment. Have a nice sunday.

[@BigIsleGal]

What a beautiful video! Love the cinematography, the music and the silence. No words were needed. It was so serene. Your pottery is so beautiful, I wish I could purchase one with your stamp. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@mitchellgearheart14]

Good morning, Rajiv!

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

Thank you for sharing this relaxing video with us. It was cool seeing you throw clay to make pottery for the first time.

[@Anni-e3f]

I got emotional at the beginning. What a beautiful video🥹 Thank you! Lovely greetings from germany

[@PatriciaHollinger-ye6yv]

This video brought me to tears. Thank you so much for this! 🙏 ❤️

[@i123456987654]

Whoa that stamp is so cool! Now I want to do pottery too and put my stamp on it as well

[@baypony50]

Beautiful in every way...thank you, Rajiv.

[@Kervalen1]

Seeing the piece tack shape looks like magic!

[@adamturner137]

What an absolutely beautiful film. I felt as though i was watching an artist bio. Well done!

[@whiteraven7902]

I so much have enjoyed the loveliness of both the photographers eye and your art, all things beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@mariawelling4194]

Rajiv? Can you please tell us a little bit about your bracelets 😊❤

[@Shelviliger]

Yes! I have been wondering the same question! Their beautiful!

[@georgelaginya6773]

Since the beginning I’ve wanted a story about them!❤

[@mysteriousu5528]

In India and part of Sri Lanka and some Arab countries, one doesn't need a reason or story to adorn oneself with golds! Its part of everyday life. We wear 22 carat jewelry. If I am not wrong, even the so called Patek Phillipe, Rolex, Cartier watches are made of only 18 carats. We had so many kings in India starting in BC before the moghuls, Dutch, Portuguese, French snd British established their rule.

[@triton62674]

They're just bracelets, they're not really worn by men in Sri Lanka (Not that I've seen at least) but they look nice, I don't think there's a grand story behind it or anything

[@earthdogpj1]

Love your signature stamps . May I ask the company that made them for you? Your work is so exceptional. You learned some great skills from your mentor, Guy Wolff