Arran Ross
Astronaut - Red Orange - Wasabi-Sabi Series
Ceramic with coloured glaze
Height: 18 cm
Edition: 10/50
Arran Ross's 'Astronaut - Red Orange - Wasabi-Sabi Series' presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking ceramic figure standing 18 cm tall. This striking piece features a vibrant red-orange body with a...
Arran Ross's "Astronaut - Red Orange - Wasabi-Sabi Series" presents a whimsical yet thought-provoking ceramic figure standing 18 cm tall. This striking piece features a vibrant red-orange body with a glossy finish that contrasts beautifully with the deep blue helmet, complete with subtle gold accents that suggest a visor or reflection. The textured surface of the spacesuit exhibits deliberate imperfections and undulations that embrace the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection. Ross masterfully balances playfulness with contemplation, creating a figure that appears both childlike in its simplicity yet loaded with symbolic potential about exploration, isolation, and humanity's relationship with the unknown.
Contemporary Ceramic Art: Making a Statement
The compact scale of this ceramic sculpture allows it to command attention without dominating a space, making it perfect for display on shelves, mantels, or side tables where its bold colour contrast can create a focal point. Part of Ross's distinctive Wasabi-Sabi Series, this piece exemplifies contemporary ceramic art's ability to blend traditional craftsmanship with conceptual depth. When positioned thoughtfully in a home or office environment, this astronaut figure invites conversation about the juxtaposition of ancient ceramic techniques with futuristic themes, creating a daily reminder of humanity's enduring spirit of adventure and our search for meaning beyond our immediate surroundings.
Contemporary Ceramic Art: Making a Statement
The compact scale of this ceramic sculpture allows it to command attention without dominating a space, making it perfect for display on shelves, mantels, or side tables where its bold colour contrast can create a focal point. Part of Ross's distinctive Wasabi-Sabi Series, this piece exemplifies contemporary ceramic art's ability to blend traditional craftsmanship with conceptual depth. When positioned thoughtfully in a home or office environment, this astronaut figure invites conversation about the juxtaposition of ancient ceramic techniques with futuristic themes, creating a daily reminder of humanity's enduring spirit of adventure and our search for meaning beyond our immediate surroundings.
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