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Throbbing Stillness Vessel

Maru Meleniou Vessel Fine Art

Throbbing Stillness

Throbbing Stillness is part of a series of vessels exploring abstract ideas, concepts and existential questions. The paradox of Throbbing Stillness is that instead of the expected functionality of a flower vase, it implies the existence of a space capable to contain further communication with the viewer. Through its organic form it manages to transcend the rigidity of the medium and it seems to be vibrating with vital energy. Its shape and color highlight concepts such as emptiness, potentiality, expansion.

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Black Star Vessel

Klaus Kirchner Vessel Fine Art

Black Star

Black Star is a decorative vessel handcrafted from alder wood. The design transforms a wood species with little grain or colour into an object that is pleasing to the eye and interesting to touch. The outer form is shaped by woodturning, and the inside is hollowed with bent tools. Many small holes are then drilled by hand and formed into cones, and an orange stain is applied inside them. A pyrographic pen adds small star motifs. The surface is finally charred black, which creates a soft, warm touch and strong contrast. The vessel measures 220 by 220 by 180 millimetres.

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One Thousand and One Nights Vessel

Mohamad ali Vadood Vessel Fine Art

One Thousand and One Nights

One Thousand and One Nights is a decorative wooden vessel made with a method called Irregular Segmenting. Leftover wood cuts of different shapes and sizes are sorted by complementary colors and joined into small sheets. The small sheets are then combined into larger sheets. Discs are cut from the sheets, glued and fixed together, and the whole volume is wood-turned. The vessel is 40 cm in height and 20 cm in diameter, and is accompanied by two cups. The design gives a new use to wood scraps that are usually discarded.

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