Turres: Vertical Expression and Temporal Layers

Turres (Latin for "Towers" ) is a completely handmade sculpture—a vase or obelisk —that transcends the traditional definition of a decorative object. The name emphasizes the piece's vertical architecture, its unwavering presence , and its towering artistic presence in the space.

Form and Architecture: A Vertical Monolith

The design's form is built upon a thick, circular-sectioned column. This vertical structure conveys architectural simplicity and positions the object like a primitive monument or a contemporary totem . The form tapers slightly from the bottom to the top, creating a visual sense of reaching toward the sky . The simplicity of its silhouette further enhances its massive presence .

Texture: Rhythm and Handprint

Turres ' artistic depth lies in the layers of horizontal and rhythmic lines that cover its entire surface. This hand-crafted texture reflects the fingerprints left by a potter's turning or the layering of geological time .

• These repeated horizontal lines create a vertical rhythm that dramatizes the height of the object.

• The matt and rough finish of the surface (probably a special cement or stone composite) gives it a natural, raw honesty and decisively distinguishes it from industrial seriality.

This texture transforms the object from a passive decor into a tangible record of time and labor .

Spatial Function: Being and Emptiness

Available as a vase, candlestick base, or freestanding sculpture, Turres conveys an existential statement rather than a functional one. Its dark color and massive density define the surrounding space and light. Its vertical posture offers an intellectual challenge to the horizontality of the interior, drawing the gaze upward and adding depth and height to the space.

Design Details

• Name: Turres

• Type: Completely Handmade Art Object / Sculpture / Side Table

• Material: Raw and Rough Textured Composite, Sand

• Dimensions:

  • Height: $58\text{cm}$

  • Width (Diameters): $19cm/\text{18cm}\text{(}$ Assuming slight variation in width)

Turres is a rooted and soaring focal point that brings to your space a primordial architectural force and the unwavering seriousness of artistic form .