Athari - Andrei Clontea

Andrei Clontea

Ceramic 
Handcrafted 

29cm x 28cm x 20cm

This piece is part of an ongoing series and is not limited in editions.

The lamp’s story unfolds as a tale of a wounded heart, seamlessly drawing inspiration from the mysteries of nature. In its quest for closure, it mirrors the fortitude of fallen trees, which appear lifeless but reveal their purpose within aged hollows, offering refuge for resilient life forms. They stand as a testament to nature’s enduring spirit amid decay.

The soft radiance from the lamp serves as a metaphor for a “retreat into one’s inner self,” mirroring fallen trees’ role in offering shelter within their bark. The light symbolically guides one to an inner sanctuary, a refuge for the broken heart during emotional turmoil.
It reveals dormant strength, much like life within tree crevices. This metaphor captures the idea of finding solace within, mirroring nature’s ability to nurture life amid decay.

This creation signifies that within heartache, innate radiance emerges, a testament to human resilience. It resonates with how fallen trees foster life within their own decay, offering a compelling allegory of closure and rejuvenation.