Simone No. 1 Onyx

Simone No.1 in Glazed Onyx explores the interplay of light, material, and form, its surface shifting between reflection and absorption. The vessel-like silhouette, shaped with a softly contoured lip, guides light upward in a diffused, ambient glow. This upward movement contrasts with the density of the form itself, creating a quiet tension between weight and illumination.

The onyx glaze enhances this dialogue, its depth fluctuating between inky opacity and a mirror-like sheen. Depending on the angle of light, the surface dissolves into shadow or captures fleeting reflections, evoking the liquid clarity of lacquered wood or the polished patina of carved stone. The firing process introduces further irregularities—glaze pooling in recessed areas, edges catching highlights—lending the piece a dynamic, almost mercurial presence.

As an object, Simone No.1 resists fixed interpretation. It holds light while obscuring it, reflects its surroundings yet remains impenetrable. Its presence within space is never static, shifting in response to movement, illumination, and time.