FOSSIL MOON I
About This Project
In Fossil Moon, the circle, the eternal symbol of life’s cycle and the celestial bodies, becomes the core of this work. The round mirror, divided between two materials, unites the past and infinity in a single gesture. One half, the alabaster, represents the surface of a fossilized moon, a sphere that may have once harbored water and life. The natural textures and veins of the alabaster suggest an eroded landscape, a petrified echo of a world that no longer exists. The other half, made of mirrored glass, reflects not only the image of the observer but also the cosmic void, that space where time dissolves, and what we see is always a vision of the past. The mirror, in returning our reflection, reminds us that even the present is already a memory, a fossilized moment fading away.
The creation of Fossil Moon is a meticulous manual process, involving hand carving, sanding, and polishing. Each stage of working with the alabaster is an intimate and meditative act, as if the sculptor, under the moonlight and stars, is shaping not just the stone but also the passage of time itself. The careful treatment of the materials, from raw alabaster to its polished form, mirrors the slow erosion and transformation of celestial bodies, capturing the essence of time and nature in a single, eternal piece.
Year: 2024
Unique Piece
Arts: Sculpture
Materials: Alabaster, mirror.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 56cm / 22 in.
Depht: 10 cm / 3.9 in.
Weight: 15 Kg / 33 lb approximately
Available through Priveekollektie Gallery
Category
Artwork, Artwork
