Chamotte sculpture "Listening" on a wooden base, front view

Sculpture "Listening", a human figure joined with a shell

Sculpture "Listening", the shell spiral from the front

Sculpture "Listening"

350,00 €

Chamotte, wood

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

Description

About the work

"Listening" is an original small-scale sculpture, exploring a person's relationship with what lies beyond the limits of their own experience. The union of human and shell forms turns listening not into an action, but into the very form of the work.

History

Listening asks for more than the ability to hear. It is attention that requires stepping back from one's own convictions and making room for the other.

In the sculpture, the human figure and the form of a shell meet in a single body. Their union erases the usual boundary between the one who listens and what is being listened to. Here the relationship does not merely describe a person's state – it becomes an inseparable part of their form.

"Listening" speaks of the capacity to be open to what is not one's own, and of a relationship in which understanding begins with attention.

Combination ideas

The work suits a quiet, visually uncluttered space – a reading corner, a library or a study, where the sculpture can become an independent accent in the composition. Directional lighting brings out the spiral of the shell and the contrast between its glossy surfaces and the matte chamotte.

Occasion

A gift for someone who knows how to listen | A gift for a psychologist or counsellor | For a personal art collection

Additional information

Weight	933 g
Dimensions	19,5 cm
Ceramic material:	Plastic chamotte mass (0.2 mm): firing temperature 1000-1240°C, Clear glaze: firing temperature 1100-1240°C, Gilding wax \| Patina
Unit:	unit
Additional materials:	Tree \| Spruce

Ceramic care

CARE OF CHAMOTTE SCULPTURES AND INTERIOR DECOR PIECES

The surface of fine-grain chamotte sculptures can be porous. Especially when unglazed, it may be more sensitive to friction, absorbing dirt and improper wet cleaning. The main recommended method of care is dry cleaning.

Precious metal lustres (gold, platinum, palladium, etc.) form a thin decorative layer applied in a lower-temperature firing. This layer is sensitive to abrasives and friction, so surfaces with such decoration should be cleaned with great care, avoiding scrubbing.

MATERIAL PROPERTIES

Chamotte is clay that has been fired at a high temperature and ground, then mixed into the ceramic 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. Depending on the composition of the ceramic body, the firing temperature and the surface finish, an unglazed surface may be porous and absorb dirt more easily.

These care recommendations apply to fine-grain chamotte sculptures and interior decor pieces, which may be unglazed, partly glazed or fully glazed.

CLEANING

Dry cleaning (the main method). Gently remove dust with a soft brush, guiding it towards the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner set to minimum suction. Avoid rough cloths, as they can scratch the surface or dull the shine of the decorative layer.

Wet cleaning only in exceptional cases. Washing or soaking is not recommended, especially if the surface is porous, has been repaired before or the condition of the piece is unknown. If sticky or other stubborn dirt must be removed, it is best to consult a specialist first.

DISPLAY AND STORAGE

Chamotte sculptures and interior decor pieces should be displayed on stable surfaces that can bear their weight, in places where they cannot be accidentally knocked or tipped over.

When moving a sculpture, always support it by the main body or the base. Never lift it by protruding, narrow or decorative elements.

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Delivery

In Lithuania

Parcel lockers (LP Express, Omniva, Venipak): 3,50 €
Courier to your door (Omniva, Venipak): 7,00 €
To a bus station: 6,00 €
Pick-up at the studio, Vilniaus g. 134, Šiauliai: free

Delivery takes 3 to 5 working days from dispatch.

European Union, Norway and Switzerland

Lithuanian Post, tracked: from 5,90 €
LP Express courier: from 8,40 €

The exact price is calculated at checkout based on the address and parcel weight. Delivery usually takes 5 to 7 working days. In Norway and Switzerland the recipient pays import VAT and the carrier’s handling fee on collection.

When we ship

Pieces in stock are shipped within 1 to 2 working days. Pieces made to order are made and shipped within 14 working days, unless stated otherwise on the product page.