The Beza Project
Discovering Otherwise Hidden Creative Talents
Round Hill Pottery Collective (RHPC) proudly presents The Beza Project, an initiative spotlighting hidden creative talents around the world whose exceptional work might otherwise not receive the attention it deserves.
Applying their work to Round Hill Pottery Collective ceramic designs, the Beza Project sells these works to benefit worthwhile causes with which the artists are associated, with the Collective recouping only its out-of-pocket costs for the clay only.
How We Work
Through strategic partnerships, and starting in Jos, Nigeria, The Beza Project identifies, selects, and brings these hidden artists into the spotlight by attaching their art to original ceramic work made by members of the Round Hill Pottery Collective (RHPC), thereby providing both the RHPC member and the hidden artists with the exposure and support needed to sell their art.
We do not attempt to influence the subject of the art being sourced (other than to shun graphic pornography and/or violence) as we regard the subject and/or style of the art part of the discovery being offered to the Beza Project customers.
The Beza Project ensures transparency, integrity, and fairness by empowering its auditors unfettered access to all records – financial and otherwise.
Sweden Sky, a photo from a refugee camp worker in Sweden
Marriage of 2D and 3D Art: the Rationale
The word “art” is most associated with paintings that hang on one’s walls. But this space is limited, and, one usually interacts with it rather passively.
Ceramic objects are less often described as art, but once thoughtful people learn of the many facets of the conception and production of ceramic objects, they often agree that the word applies.
Combining 2D and 3D art into dinnerware captures both the obvious creativity of 2D art and the technical, perhaps less-flashy creativity embodied in the 3D art of ceramic objects. This allows Beza Project customers to actively interact with the work, perhaps as conversation starters over a shared meal with friends and family.
What’s in a Name?
Beza, a short form of Bezalel, was a biblical person who was gifted with special skills to work “all kinds of crafts” (Exodus 31: 5) and who was selected to decorate and accessorize the great Solomon’s Temple. The Beza Project uncovers unseen ‘Bezalels’ from all over the world and financially rewards their artistic skill.
The Beza Project by River Hill Pottery Collective
The Beza Project
"I have filled Bezalel...with all kinds of skills" (Exodus 31:3)
Beza is derived from Bezalel (Exodus 31), the master craftsman whom God filled with divine skill, intelligence, and knowledge to create the beautiful furnishings of the Tabernacle. Bezalel was the first person in Scripture described as being filled with the Spirit of God specifically for artistic work - transforming raw materials into objects of beauty and worship. The name Beza honors this biblical tradition of art as both craft and calling, where creative work becomes an act of devotion and service.
Established to encourage and empower otherwise marginalized artists worldwide
RHPC only collects out-of-pocket costs for clay; everything else goes to the artist’s charitable project
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The Plates: “Daily Rhythms of Hope”
“The Beza Project has produced ‘Daily Rhythms of Hope’ for the Leah Foundation of Nigeria. This four-plate set is now for sale with proceeds going to the Foundation.”
“Daily Rhythms of Hope” features four hand-painted ceramic plates depicting vibrant scenes of Nigerian village life - market gatherings, daily work, neighbors in conversation, the rhythm of village streets. Each scene captures community and connection, all rising up as a prayer to Free Leah, and others like her.
Daily Rhythms of Hope is a special Beza Project featuring four hand-painted ceramic plates that celebrate Nigerian village life, with proceeds supporting the Leah Foundation.
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