"The cosmos has always elicited wonder in mankind with her twinkling giants, lightyears away, silent and suspended in an endless dark vacuum. The movement of these masses through space and time is tracked by scientists, thinkers, and artists alike. From NASA space missions to astrology to philosophy, the planets and stars beyond our reach influence much of life and culture here on earth."
"The Black Hole Vase by Claesson Koivisto Rune, in collaboration with Sweden's top glass manufacturer Orrefors, captures the intensity of this inky expanse within a vessel, helping us contextualize the gargantuan at a human scale. Created specially for the World Expo 2025 Osaka, it was featured in the EU pavilion as part of an exhibition entitled 'Design Beyond Things'. This sculptural object offers more than utility, affording viewers a chance for introspection."
The Black Hole Vase by Claesson Koivisto Rune, created with Sweden's Orrefors for World Expo 2025 Osaka, embodies cosmic wonder in a functional sculpture. The vase presents a smoky, conical form that rests on one side and bends light as viewers move around it. A flat surface atop contains a jet-black center resembling an iris peering into an abyss. A heavy, wide lens suggests expanse and the bending of time and space while star-like markings map the universe's vertices. The object comments on interconnectivity and the elasticity of perception by likening gravitational attraction between celestial bodies to human relational pull. The piece foregrounds introspection over simple utility.
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