One particularly noticeable feature of the pieces within the 'Vase with Stone' collection reveals how each one was made. In collaboration with ceramicist Marc Vidal, artist Martín Azúa began by creating beautiful pottery from a porous clay, only to include a destructive step right at the very end. Instead of manufacturing perfectly shaped decorative objects, the designer wished to involve nature in the process of producing every unique item.
Collected rocks are placed on the rims of the vessels while the clay is wet, causing the turned shapes to loose their symmetry. The weight of the stones pushes down to narrow the openings, expressing the strength of the material as it sags organically in each Vase with Stone.
Stone-Slumped Stem Holders
The 'Vase with Stone' Collection Reveals a Naturally Destruction Method
Trend Themes
1. Natural-induced Distortion - Opportunity for designers to deliberately incorporate natural forces to create unique and organically distorted products.
2. Porous Clay Creations - Innovative use of porous clay in pottery opens up possibilities for unconventional and sculptural designs.
3. Destructive Design Process - Exploring the disruptive potential of incorporating destructive steps in the creation of aesthetic objects.
Industry Implications
1. Ceramics - Ceramicists and pottery studios can experiment with incorporating natural rocks and destructive methods to create avant-garde and visually captivating ceramic pieces.
2. Home Decor - Home decor brands can leverage the trend of natural-induced distortion to create distinct and striking vase designs that capture the beauty of imperfection and nature's influence.
3. Artistic Sculpture - Sculptors and artists working with clay can explore the potential of porous clay and destructive techniques to create impactful and thought-provoking sculptural artworks.