Adil Ghani

Educated at University Technology MARA, Perak-based Adil Ghani is the creative powerhouse behind the ceramic art brand RAAQUU, which was founded in 2020. Adil has a passion for Raku ceramics, a Japanese pottery style first developed in the 1580s that is characterised by the removal of a clay object from the kiln at the height of the firing, causing it to cool very rapidly. Raku ceramics are revered because of the unpredictability of the firing technique, which combines extreme heat and a reduction process that sees the new ceramic piece placed straight into combustible material – usually sawdust – which is then ignited, causing unique colours to coat the piece.

While Adil has applied his talents to a variety of pottery styles, it is his Raku pieces, renowned for their rainbow patinas and metallic coatings created by this unique process, that have earned him a loyal following in exhibitions across Malaysia. Adil creates earthenware ceramics with mysterious, smoky features inspired by the natural world, in a style known as ‘painted by fire’.

With more than 20 years of experience, Adil’s elegant, awe-inspiring works include everything from unique ceramic art pieces to tableware, sculptures, home décor, and gifts.