Height 46 cm. Anagama-Fired
“Gemini” is a sculptural vessel defined by its dual-aspect geometry - two mirrored yet independent planes rising together in a dialogue of symmetry and tension. Its form shifts from every viewing angle: faceted, architectural surfaces transition into softer curves, creating a dynamic interplay of shadow and structure characteristic of hand-built contemporary ceramics.
The Anagama firing process has inscribed the piece with richly varied atmospheric markings. One side reveals warm ember tones and soft clay blushes, while the other bears deep reduction greys and textured ash deposits. These contrasting surfaces highlight the vessel’s inherent duality, as if the two halves absorbed entirely different stories from within the kiln’s fiery environment.
Molten ash drips, mineral deposits, and cratered textures further enrich the surface, demonstrating the alchemy that collectors value in traditional wood firing. No glaze application can reproduce such complexity - each detail is shaped solely by flame, time, and the movement of ash.
Echoing the expressive material sensibility admired in the work of ceramic artists such as Beatričė Kelerienė, “Gemini” embodies both sculptural clarity and atmospheric mystery.
“Gemini” holds significant appeal for collectors due to:
its strong architectural identity, uncommon among wood-fired vessels,
its dual-surface contrast, offering two distinctive display perspectives, and
its one-of-a-kind Anagama patina, formed through prolonged exposure to ash, heat, and reduction.
Such pieces, which combine sculptural ambition with authentic atmospheric firing, are highly sought after within contemporary ceramic collections.
With its durable stoneware body and sculptural stance, “Gemini” integrates seamlessly into interior environments and curated outdoor spaces. Whether placed as a centerpiece or viewed as a rotating object, its dual-sided nature ensures continual visual discovery.