Hanging Sculpture Vase (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am a Hanging Sculpture Vase. My silver glaze will set your heart ablaze.

Curator’s Notes

Masanobu Ando’s background in contemporary art and his practice of ikebana meet in the creation of this hanging wall vase. The typical vase has symmetric curves that taper up to a rounded mouth. Ando-san turns this notion on its head with a simple, block-like construction. Its hand-painted silver glaze and unrefined texture remind me of a Brutalist sculpture, with a sense of strength that radiates from its acceptance of imperfection. The stark “L”-shape is a dynamic focal point, its presence softened with the addition of flowers, but raw and striking on its own.

Hanging Sculpture Vase was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando

Specifications

Dimensions:

1.9″ (w) x 7.3″ (l) x 19″ (h) or 48mm (w) x 185mm (l) x 483mm (h) 

Weight: 3.3 lb or  1.5 kg

Materials: Ceramic, Silver Overglaze

Details

• One-of-a-kind functional sculpture handmade by Masanobu Ando in Tajimi, Japan
• Built from slabs of clay with Japanese “tatara” technique
• Can be hung on the wall on a hook or nail or laid flat as a sculpture
• Flowers and water are contained through a small opening carved out in the piece
• Silver overglaze will develop a natural patina over time
• Hand wash only with mild soap and soft sponge
• Dry with soft cloth after washing 
• Do not place in dishwasher