Polylogue from the vessel

I love Rodin. His work is not only timelessly beautiful, but also ahead of its time: innovative, and often touched with a sense of humor. It also bridges sculptural traditions in a unique way.

As I’ve always been drawn to his vases and vessels (they still look edgy and modern today), deep down, I’ve always wanted to create something in conversation with Rodin’s work, out of love.

But I’ve never liked the idea of borrowing or copying, too often, without the right context, it ends up being theft for the sake of theft.

This summer though I found a few small bronze sculptures among my old prototypes. Then I came across a pair of vintage ceramic pieces. And suddenly everything clicked. These random elements matched perfectly, like the stars had aligned.

But what truly amazed me was that  I stumbled upon something that seemed to be waving to us all the way from 3100 BC. And just like that, what started as a dialogue with Rodin turned into a polylogue across centuries.

Untitled, bronze and vintage ceramic vessel, 2025.

Left: Rodin, Standing female nude in a vase, 1900

Right: Votive vessel, Naquada III, 3100 BC