Cordis: The Archetypal Center and Raw Honesty

Cordis (Latin for "Heart" ) is a completely handmade work of art that functions as a ritualistic center and archetypal altar rather than simply a decorative object. Its naming emphasizes the form's intention to become the emotional and aesthetic core of its setting.

Form and Mass: Sculpted Earth

The work consists of the harmonious encounter of two main masses:

1. Base (Plinth): A raw, thick, cylindrical form. It symbolizes the strong connection to the ground and the uniqueness of the soil .

2. Bowl (Surface): A circular, shallow, and wide bowl form. Represents humble acceptance and inner emptiness .

The "handles" (handles) that unite these two masses and constitute the form's most striking detail give the work an anthropomorphic character. These curved arms bring the architectural language of an amphora or ancient ritual vessel to a modern context. The form, while exhibiting an organic and sculptural presence, maintains a minimalist geometric balance .

Texture and Material: The Philosophy of the Surface

The piece's surface texture has a thick, rough, and matte finish . This deliberately unprocessed appearance distinguishes the object from industrial perfection, bearing the mark of the craftsman's sweat and labor . The neutral, creamy tone of the material (presumably handmade composite or custom-cast ceramic) absorbs light rather than reflecting it dramatically, allowing the form to tell its own story through its shadows and lines.

Spatial Function: Metaphorical Center

Cordis transcends practical functionality, creating a sublime podium for the objects placed upon it. Standing alone on a table, it exists as a pure sculptural statement ; but with fruits, stones, or personal objects placed within, it becomes a metaphorical centerpiece housing the little myths of contemporary life .

Design Details

• Name: Cordis

• Type: Completely Handmade Artistic Altar / Bowl

• Material: Rough Textured Composite or Ceramic

• Dimensions:

  • Length (L): $45\text{cm}$

  • Width (W): $45\text{cm}$

  • Height (H): $16\text{cm}$

Cordis is a unique piece that offers a philosophical dialogue of mass and void, adding a primordial tranquility and a profound artistic expression to your space.