In this vase, a pale alabaster body narrows toward its base and opens beneath a broad amaranth rim. The warm colour of the wood gives the upper edge a strong definition, contrasting with the softer markings and translucency of the stone.
I wanted the form to carry the eye upward, following the changing curve toward the opening. Light passing through the thin walls reveals variations within the alabaster, giving the surface a depth that cannot be achieved through polish alone.
The tapering body required careful attention to the relationship between its inner and outer curves. Preserving that shape while reducing the wall thickness was central to the carving, bringing together the apparent solidity of stone and the delicacy of a luminous vessel.