salon art + design NY
FRAGMENTS OF HISTORY
Bossa Furniture Gallery
Park Avenue Armory, New York, 2024
Silent Horizon
A collection inspired by the tranquil beauty of nature’s quiet moments, Silent Horizon evokes the stillness of the sky before dusk, where light softly meets the land. Each lamp, crafted by hand from white clay and gilded with warm gold, embodies the delicate balance of earth and sky as day slips into night. The gentle glow within mirrors the serene descent of the sun, inviting a meditative ambiance.
gaia bowl
Gaia Bowl Inspired by Gaia, the ancient Greek personification of the Earth, this one-of-a-kind bowl honors the origins of Earth itself. Made from a blend of wild clays and fired for 72 hours in a wood kiln, Gaia Bowl has organic contours and earthy textures that evoke timeless landscapes and the raw beauty of nature.
Atlas bowl
Inspired by the mythological strength of Atlas, this piece embodies the tension between balance and weight, with a narrow, seemingly precarious foundation supporting a wide, expansive form. The piece defies gravity, creating a sense of both stability and vulnerability—a tribute to endurance and the delicate balance that holds us all.
Toward the Earth
Rooted in ancient ceramic techniques, this collection honors the timeless practice of pit firing, where each piece is fired directly in the ground as our ancestors once did across cultures. The process allows clay and fire to interact naturally, creating organic surfaces unique to each piece. These vessels are shaped by hand, embracing imperfections and grounding each form in the wisdom of past generations. Toward the Earth is both a tribute to ancient craftsmanship and a celebration of connection to the earth’s elemental forces.
Tidal moon
My work is often a meditation on the tapestry of human existence, reflecting on the journey through life’s myriad events. Each experience leaves an imprint on our being, shaping the vessel that carries our unique story. Rooted in ancient traditions yet reimagined through contemporary ceramics, these pieces explore remnants of age-old practices—where shapes once steeped in purpose now float between history and modernity. This work is a contemplative reflection on the evolution of form and function, questioning what remains when original intentions are forgotten, and only the essence of the shape persists. Through these vessels, the series bridges past and present, offering a dialogue between the tangible and the ephemeral in ceramic art.
