Memento Mori

This ceramic sculpture takes the form of a human skull, but with a unique and intricate surface design. The skull is covered in various skeletal-like shapes and patterns, creating a complex and visually striking texture. The glaze used on the sculpture is a combination of black and white. This ceramic sculpture takes the form of a human skull, but with a unique and intricate surface design. The skull is covered in various skeletal-like shapes and patterns, creating a complex and visually striking texture. The glaze used on the sculpture is a combination of black and white, which enhances the contrast and depth of the surface details. The skull is hollow, allowing it to serve a dual purpose as both a sculptural art piece and a functional object. Inside the skull, there is space to place a candle, which can create an eerie and atmospheric glow when lit, with light seeping through openings in the skull’s design. The juxtaposition of the macabre skull form with the intricate surface patterns and the potential for illumination from within creates a compelling and multifaceted artwork that blends elements of the gothic, the decorative, and the functional. Memento Mori is a Latin phrase meaning ”remember that you must die,” adds a layer of philosophical depth to the title.

24 cm x 18 cm x 22 cm
Created 2023.
Acrylic on canvas.