Atlantis Labyrinth is a ceramic sculpture of a sponge colony
The Colours in this sponge colony are so luminous. The light catches Kasumi's Clear glaze on her red-brown beautifully reflecting deep blues. Inside is a fleshy pink.
This sculpture, like my Octopus Bowl, invites a caress. The colours and glassy finish are so fluid and silky it just wants to be held. And like Octopus Bowl, this is also a bit bulky to lovingly fondle. These sponges are over 40cm tall. It is not a fragile sculpture. It sits very comfortably.
The base is wheel thrown and the tubes are coiled. I enjoy creating negative spaces in a sculpture. The two tallest tubes separate and then join at the top, creating an outside space within the sculpture. Maybe some inspiration from Henry Moor?
