Small sculpture "Recognizable", a personal gift for a friend

Small sculptural form "Recognizable", an exploration of recognizable identity

Sculpture "Recognizable"

300,00 €

Chamotte, wood, glass

1 in stock

Each handmade piece has its own character
Therefore, no two pieces from the same collection are identical
May differ slightly from those shown in the photos
Natural and durable materials are used in production
Works are not reproduced.
Packed in gift-worthy packaging

About the work

„"Recognizable" is a small sculpture that explores the boundary of recognition: a person is recognized not only by appearance, but also by posture and internal structure. The mask motif here is not a sign of concealment. It becomes a symbolic form through which identity takes on another level of recognizability.

History

Although recognition is most often associated with the face, the face is not a fixed part of identity. It changes, represents, and bears witness to a state. This sculpture shifts the emphasis of recognition elsewhere – to the inner posture, the concentration of the body, the presence that persists even when the external form changes.

There is no character or role at the center of the work. A state is at work here. It is related to a person's ability to remain themselves when the usual signs of recognition become insufficient. The animal form does not distance a person from their essence, but rather expands the perception of them. It reminds us that human identity is not only rationally perceived or socially defined. It retains vigilance, instinct, protection, and inner caution. This is not an opposition to humanity, but one of its forms of existence.

This is a work about the resilience of identity. About the inner axis that persists even when the image is not the main evidence of recognition.

Combination ideas

The work is intended for a space where the art object can act as a point of reflection. The sculpture fits in a space where the meaning of the objects is important, not decorativeness: in a personal library or study.

Occasion

For personal art collection | Gift for a friend | A gift for someone who appreciates symbolic art

Weight	825 g
Dimensions	27 cm
Ceramic material:	Plastic chamotte mass (0.2 mm): firing temperature 1000-1240°C, Glass granules \| Transparent, Gilding wax \| Patina
Meters pcs.:	unit
Additional materials:	Tree \| Spruce

CARE OF CHAMOMILE SCULPTURES AND INTERIOR DECORATIVE ITEMS

Fine-grained chamotte sculptures have a more porous and often unglazed surface, which makes them more sensitive to abrasion, to absorbing dirt and to unsuitable wet cleaning. The most important precaution is dry cleaning.Precious metal lustres (gold, platinum, palladium and similar) are a thin on-glaze layer fired at a lower temperature, so they are more vulnerable to abrasives and friction. Care for such decoration gently, by hand, without scrubbing.MATERIAL PROPERTIESChamotte is clay that has been fired at a high temperature and ground down, then mixed back into the clay body. It reduces shrinkage during drying and firing, helps the piece dry more evenly and can increase resistance to thermal stress, especially in larger forms. At the same time it can leave the surface more porous and give it an absorbent texture, particularly where the piece is unglazed.These instructions apply to fine-grained chamotte sculptures and interior objects, often larger forms, which may be unglazed or partly glazed.CLEANINGDry cleaning (the main method): lift the dust with a soft brush and guide it into a vacuum cleaner set to minimum suction. Do not use rough cloths, as they increase the risk of scratches and of the decoration losing its shine.Wet cleaning only in exceptional cases: washing or soaking is not recommended, especially where the surface is porous, where there are older repairs or where the condition is unclear. If it is unavoidable (for example, sticky dirt), consult a specialist first.COMPARISON OF MATERIALS

Material	Decor	Is it dishwasher safe?	Recommended cleaning	Risks
Fine fraction chamotte	There is no luster.	No	Dry cleaning: soft brush, vacuum cleaner with minimum suction; wet cleaning – only exceptionally	Surface stains from grease/touch; scratched
Fine fraction chamotte	Precious metal luster (local)	No	Minimal contact: dry, ultra-gentle wiping	Measuring polished areas; damage to decorative coating