Aylin Özgür
6 Paper Clay Vase
Blending the textural richness of raw paper clay with modern, geometric, and typographic details arranged in a vertical form, this bespoke design creates a captivating dialogue between eras.
While the rugged and organic body of the piece carries the primitive character of ancient amphorae and weathered, found objects, the translucent, glossy glass accents and the vertical block plaque inscribed with the word 'happy' reflect the avant-garde language of contemporary art. The natural fibers wrapped around the handle further accentuate the primitive, handmade nature of the work. This contrast, born from the interplay of opposing textures and materials, not only infuses the design with a powerful character but also transforms it into a timeless, striking statement piece for modern interiors.
Story
This work builds a bridge across time, bringing together the wisdom of the ancient and the joy of the modern within the very same form. The body, standing primitive and proud as if newly unearthed from an archaic excavation site, comes to life through paper clay—one of contemporary art’s most liberating materials. While this raw quality dominating the overall design sends a nod to the found objects and ancient amphorae in humanity's collective memory, the modern interventions on the form instantly call the viewer back to today’s avant-garde world.
The audacity in the choice of materials deepens with the natural fibers wrapped around the handle, laying bare the purest state of manual craftsmanship. When this tactile richness merges with the rugged and irregular surface offered by the paper clay, it infuses the object with a character that feels as though it has been shaped by wind and earth in the embrace of nature for centuries. Every indentation and protrusion on the body serves as a space left to the material’s own nature, consecrating the artist’s intimate and organic moments during the creation process.
Yet, this archaic narrative undergoes a striking transformation through the vertical block plaque inscribed with the word 'happy' and the glossy glass details. The clarity brought by transparency and the conceptual depth offered by typography act as a modern rebellion against the piece's primitive essence. Placing an abstract and contemporary concept like happiness with geometric discipline onto such an ancient surface creates the sensory conflict from which the design draws its true power. The smooth brilliance of the glass and the crispness of the text collide with the rugged texture of the clay, revealing a unique harmony born of opposites.
Ultimately, this design stands not merely as an object, but as a silent narrator whispering its own story within the space it inhabits. Infusing a sense of soul and lived-in history into the sterile atmosphere of modern and minimalist interiors, the piece stands out for its ability to hold contradictions together. This bold blending of old and new, raw and refined, past and future proves the timeless power of modern art, taking its viewer to a different era with every single glance.
