Silver Hanging Sculpture Vase with Edge (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am a Silver Hanging Sculpture Vase with Edge. With a silver overglaze that ages like fine wine, I’ll showcase an array of dynamic colors over time. Hang me up with a flower or two, and bring a touch of wonder to your world.

Curator’s Notes

The slab-based construction of this hanging sculpture vase is a departure from the ordinary vase. Masanobu Ando’s creation celebrates both his practice of flower arrangement and his studies in contemporary sculpture. He builds the piece from blocks of clay without the use of a potter’s wheel, and applies the glaze by hand for a natural, inconsistent texture. The resulting piece is one-of-a-kind. His signature silver glaze has the shine of metal, but the comforting feeling of clay. Over time, it will oxidize, developing a darkened patina for an antique appearance, as treasured as a piece in a museum. The vase can stand sculpturally or hang on a wall.

Silver Hanging Sculpture Vase with Edge was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando

Specifications

Dimensions:

1.2″ (w) x 1.9″ (l) x 15.7″ (h) or 32mm (w) x 35mm (l) x 400mm (h) 

Weight: 0.4 lb or  0.6 kg

Materials: Ceramic, Silver Overglaze

Details

• One-of-a-kind functional sculpture handmade by Masanobu Ando in Tajimi, Japan
• The piece has naturally developed patina over time due to oxidization and can be returned to its original luster if desired
• Features an irregular hand carved edge on the left side of the piece
• Built from slabs of clay with Japanese “tatara” technique
• Wall hanging
• Top back has a square hole for hanging
• Flowers and water are contained through a small opening carved out in the piece
• Water can be held in the vessel