Height 55 cm · Anagama-Fired
“Keyhole” is a sculptural work that evokes the presence of an ancient portal — a form that seems to guard both memory and passage. Its architecture is defined by a rounded, orb-like crown resting on a tapering, monolithic base, together creating a silhouette that invites contemplation from every angle.
Carved with rhythmic, interwoven lines, the surface carries a sense of encoded movement, as if the sculpture holds a language inscribed in clay. These grooves catch ash and flame in unpredictable ways during the Anagama firing, producing a complex palette of golden flashes, smoky greys, soft violets, and deep mineral deposits. The result is a richly textured patina that feels simultaneously geological and ceremonial.
Natural ash accumulation, molten drips, and cratered patches attest to the intensity of the wood-fire environment — features prized by collectors of atmospheric ceramics. No glaze can replicate this layered, fire-etched surface; each mark records the sculpture’s singular journey through the kiln.
The work reflects the expressive, material-driven sensibility admired in the ceramics of Beatričė Kelerienė, where sculptural presence and elemental texture meet in a unified, contemporary language.
“Keyhole” holds strong collectible significance due to:
its iconic, symbolic silhouette,
its intricate carved patterning, which interacts uniquely with wood-fire atmosphere,
its one-of-a-kind Anagama surface, and
its substantial 55 cm scale, positioning it firmly within sculptural ceramic art.
Pieces with such strong formal identity combined with atmospheric firing effects are highly sought after by collectors of contemporary wood-fired sculpture.
Robust stoneware construction allows “Keyhole” to be displayed both indoors and outdoors.
In modern interiors, it becomes a focal object of quiet strength.
In gardens, terraces, or courtyards, it resonates like an archaeological relic — a marker of ritual, time, and transformation.