The Wo vase (Chinese for whirlwind) is animated by a movement of fluid torsion. It suggests an emerging state of matter and is a metonymy between the contents - water - and the container - the vase. Appearing different from every angle from which it is viewed, the shape invites one's gaze to move ove
r it. From an industrial point of view the challenge was to transform the 3D design of this model into a mould for the manufacturing process. It is advised that this vase be presented in groups of 2 or 3, so as to enhance its elliptical, wavelike shape.
Vase in gloss enamelled porcelain. Porcelain is a fine, translucent ceramic which is produced by heating kaolin to more than 1400°C, which makes it very hard. 2 firings were required in this particular production process, one initial firing and one for the enamelling.
