Retrospective Reverie Vase

Product Description:

This unique ceramic work, called "Looking Back Vase", evokes deep thoughts and memories of the past with its rustic and expressive appearance.The bottle has an irregularly rough surface, with large beige brushes on a dark background, as if time has passed, or as if fragments of memories have been intertwined.The soft, slightly wavy lines of the bottle's mouth add a touch of elegance in contrast to the rough body.The overall design is full of artistry and handmade warmth, making it a practical and decorative work of art.

Usage Scenarios:

- Home Decor: Can be placed as a stand-alone art piece in the living room, study or bedroom sideboard, mantelpiece or the centre of the dining table, adding art and personality to the space.

- Floral Container: Ideal for dried flowers, everlasting flowers or a few sprigs, the Floral Container showcases its unique rustic beauty and creates a natural, serene atmosphere.

- Hotels/B&Bs: Place in the reception area or guest rooms to enhance the artistic style and cultural taste of the space.

- Cafes/Galleries: As a display or interior decoration, it complements the overall design style and attracts customers' attention.

- Photography Prop: Its unique texture and shape make it ideal for art photography, product photography or home theme photography.

 Style:

- Retro/Nostalgic: The overall colour palette and finish has a strong vintage feel, evoking old times.

- Wabi-Sabi/Rustic: Emphasises the raw beauty and imperfections of materials, and pursues a peaceful, natural wabi-sabi aesthetic.

- Modern Art/Abstract: Abstract textures and irregular shapes give it the qualities of modern art.

- Handmade/Artisan: Visible traces of handmade work give the piece a unique warmth and character.

 Materials:

- Clay/Terracotta: the main material of the bottle, fired to give a matte texture and natural colour.

- Glaze/Coating: The mouth of the bottle is usually glazed in black or dark colours, while the body of the bottle may be textured with white or light coloured paint (e.g. milky clay, make-up clay).

 Craftsmanship:

- Hand-thrown or Coil-built: The bottle may be hand-thrown or coil-built, preserving the traces and irregularities of the handmade form.

- Scratching/Brushing Technique: The beige texture on the surface of the bottle is achieved by hand brushing or scratching, creating a unique textural effect.

- High-temperature Firing: The clay is fired at high temperatures to give it a stable structure and hard texture.

- Possibly involving Aluminum Foil Saggar Firing: From the analysis of the pictures, the surface is similar to the smoked texture effect, and it cannot be ruled out that aluminium foil wrapped in reduction firing was used during the firing process in order to produce unique carbonised or smoked traces on the surface of the pottery.

 Purpose/Function:

- Decorative Ornament: Primary function to enhance the aesthetics of a space.

- Vase/Flower Arranging: Can be used to hold flowers, especially dried or simple flowers.

- Art Collection: For those who love handmade art and ceramics, it has a certain collector's value.