This striking dark ceramic seed vessel evokes geological time, fire, and the quiet emergence of natural forms. Hand-shaped into a rounded, organic sphere, the piece features subtle seam lines that suggest the opening of a pod or the cracked surface of volcanic stone. The surface is rich with layered texture: matte charcoal clay marked by pale speckling and flashes of warm orange that feel like embers beneath the surface.. The reverse side reveals a cool, mineral-like patina.soft turquoise and grey tones that recall oxidized metal or lichen on rock. This duality of warm and cool, fire and earth, gives the piece a dynamic sculptural presence while remaining understated and contemplative.
True to Bob Acton’s signature aesthetic, the vessel blends wabi-sabi simplicity, natural storytelling, and geological surface work, creating an object that feels ancient, tactile, and deeply grounded. It stands beautifully on its own or within a curated grouping, adding quiet drama to modern, minimalist, or nature-inspired interiors.
• Approx. Dimensions: 6×8×8 inches
This striking dark ceramic seed vessel evokes geological time, fire, and the quiet emergence of natural forms. Hand-shaped into a rounded, organic sphere, the piece features subtle seam lines that suggest the opening of a pod or the cracked surface of volcanic stone. The surface is rich with layered texture: matte charcoal clay marked by pale speckling and flashes of warm orange that feel like embers beneath the surface.. The reverse side reveals a cool, mineral-like patina.soft turquoise and grey tones that recall oxidized metal or lichen on rock. This duality of warm and cool, fire and earth, gives the piece a dynamic sculptural presence while remaining understated and contemplative.
True to Bob Acton’s signature aesthetic, the vessel blends wabi-sabi simplicity, natural storytelling, and geological surface work, creating an object that feels ancient, tactile, and deeply grounded. It stands beautifully on its own or within a curated grouping, adding quiet drama to modern, minimalist, or nature-inspired interiors.
• Approx. Dimensions: 6×8×8 inches
