The Ivory Rose
2024
6″ x 6″
stained glass
$300
“Ivory Rose” is a captivating ceramic artwork that exudes grace and contemplation. At its heart lies a mesmerizing mosaic glass background, crafted with layers of white grout to bestow a dimensional allure upon the piece.
Central to the composition is a striking rose, fashioned from an antique ceramic iridescent coffee pot with a storied past. This coffee pot, bestowed upon the artist’s mother as a heartfelt birthday present in the 1970’s carries with it a rich history and sentimental value. The artist repurposed this cherished relic, transformation its curved surface into delicate petals that gracefully unfurl within the artwork. Each petal of the ivory rose is a testament to the artist’s craftsmanship and attention to detail. Through the careful use of a Dremel tool, the broken edges of the coffee pot were meticulously smoothed and polished, seamlessly melding together to form the bloom.
The Ivory Rose’s falling petal invites viewers to contemplate the passage of time, age, grace, and the fragility of existence, with its fusion of antique charm and contemporary craftsmanship.
Lynn Ruiz