Simone No. 2 Onyx

Simone No.2 in glazed Onyx possesses a sculptural presence that feels both fluid and elemental, as if shaped by erosion rather than the hand. Its elongated form tapers to a softened point, while the lip gently curves outward, an asymmetry that lends the piece a quiet sense of movement. The concave body gathers light within its depth, releasing it as a diffused glow that hovers against the surface it inhabits.

The onyx black glaze enrobes the form in a deep, liquid sheen, its reflective surface oscillating between absorption and illumination. In some areas, the glaze settles into an obsidian-like smoothness, while in others, it gathers in subtle undulations, hinting at the material’s responsiveness to fire and gravity. The high gloss finish intensifies the play of light, producing reflections that shift as the viewer moves, obscuring the solidity of the object beneath.

This piece resists easy categorization—neither purely organic nor strictly geometric, neither vessel nor void. It engages in a quiet interplay between opacity and reflection, presence and dissolution. The glaze, dark and unfathomable, recalls the depth of lacquered artifacts or the polished patina of worn stone, yet it remains unmistakably ceramic, a material that bears the imprint of both time and process.