Source: CCTV.com

03-21-2008 08:26

Sculptors from around the world are downsizing their visions - to take part in a mini ceramics competition. More than 300 artists contributed to the Lilliput Exhibition in Croatia. In order to be entered, a sculpture must be less than 17 centimetres high and weigh less than a kilogram.

Sculptors from around the world are downsizing their visions to take part in a mini ceramics competition.(Photo: CCTV.com)

Nestled on the peninsula of Istria in the Adriatic - Rovinj is a popular Croatian retreat for artists - to relax and become inspired.

But every spring - local artisans are joined by hundreds of artists from around the globe. They flock to the sleepy town for the "Lilliput" miniature ceramics exhibition.

The exhibition was first organized in 1980 by Croatian artist Hanibal Salvaro. Since then, it's become one of the most prestigious regular ceramics events in the world.

Sculptors from around the world are downsizing their visions to take part in a mini ceramics competition.(Photo: CCTV.com)

This year 325 artists from 71 countries are presenting their miniature sculptures.

Hanibal Salvaro, curator, said, "This concept gives artists the chance to participate in a world class exhibition and not invest too much money, sometimes not even sophisticated technology, no matter which country they live in."