Moon Muse at Dusk

Soundtrack: Moon - Björk

"Moon Muse at Dusk" is a striking title for this ceramic artwork, encompassing multiple layers of meaning and visual elements.

"Moon Muse" directly refers to the prominent crescent moon-shaped structure on top of the object. In the images, we see a curved, organic form reminiscent of a waxing moon. This form seems to hover above the ceramic vessel, like a muse offering inspiration - a celestial element crowning the earthly clay. In classical mythology, muses are goddesses of the arts, sources of creativity and enlightenment. The crescent moon appears as a spiritual guide leading us to greater heights.

"At Dusk" refers to the nature of the object itself. The dark hue of the clay evokes the essence of dusk - that moment between light and dark. The surface texture of the ceramic, with its subtle variations in shade, is reminiscent of how the last daylight plays over a landscape at twilight. The golden accents visible here and there on the object represent the last rays of sunlight breaking through the darkness, just like at a real dusk. Thus, the ceramic work itself becomes an embodiment of that magical moment when day transitions into night.

The combination of the earthly pot and the heavenly moon shape creates a balance between the worldly and the ethereal, fitting the concept of a muse - a source of inspiration that transcends the everyday. The title, along with the artwork, evokes a sense of contemplation and mystery, suitable for the moment of dusk when day transitions into night and the moon becomes visible.

This name captures the essence of the artwork: an earthly object honoring an ethereal phenomenon, enveloped in the mysterious atmosphere of dusk. It invites the viewer to reflect on the connection between heaven and earth, between the tangible and the intangible, symbolized by this unique ceramic work.

2024

Ceramics, glaze, wood ash, gold luster

Size: H:33cm, D: 20cm

Photo's: Alex Condijts Photography