FOSSIL UNIVERSE
About This Project
Light Sculpture
In the work Fossil Universe, the concept of Aqua Fossil expands to a cosmic scale, addressing the notion of time and life in the universe. This sculpture, crafted from alabaster, takes the form of a sphere that evokes the eroded surface of a fossilized planet. Through its textures and voids, it suggests a celestial body that once harbored life and water. The stone, with its veins and translucency, becomes a geological skin that narrates the disappearance of life as we know it.
Inside this eroded and hollowed sphere lies a second, smaller yet powerful sphere that emits light from its core. This luminous center represents the last remnant of vital energy, a force still pulsing at the heart of an otherwise lifeless planet. As the light filters through the alabaster, it subtly illuminates the outer surface. It is a dialogue between life and death, between the material and the intangible, where the light symbolizes the eternal energy that persists beyond physical form.
Fossil Universe is, in its essence, a tribute to the perpetual cycle of planets and life. The sphere, a symbol of eternity, reflects the unceasing passage of time and universal transformation. At the same time, the internal light is a reminder of the vital force that endures even in the darkest moments.
The creation process of Fossil Universe is entirely manual, achieved through hand carving, sanding, and polishing. Each stroke of the tool on the alabaster is a meditative act, as if the sculptor, under the moonlight and stars in the garden of the workshop, were peeling away layers of time to reveal the stone’s hidden essence. The slow transformation of the material, from its raw state to its final form, reflects the universal cycles that the artwork represents.
Unique Piece
Arts: Sculpture
Materials: Alabaster, LED.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 34cm / 13.4in.
Weight: 5 Kg / 11 lb approximately
Available through Priveekollektie Contemporary Art Design Gallery
Category
Artwork, Artwork
