Canyons, shaped over millennia by the relentless process of erosion, reveal majestic cliffs that stand exposed on valley walls. Their imposing, mysterious beauty captivates Ceren Gürkan, inspiring her to create the Abyss series as a tribute to their grandeur and allure.
Each piece in the Abyss series is a deeply personal expression, an artistic attempt to convey the profound emotions Ceren experiences when standing on the edge of a canyon, perched on a rock, or enveloped in the wet darkness of a cave. These moments evoke a powerful duality—big yet small, safe yet vulnerable, silent yet deafening—that she channels into her work.
Through organic, almost coincidental structures, Ceren seeks to visualize hidden narratives within these natural wonders. Unlike her other collections, the forms in Abyss are intentionally abstract and undefined, challenging the viewer to interpret their meaning. Created in a meditative state, accompanied by music and a quiet mind, each piece emerges as a unique and introspective work of art, embodying the raw and unspoken stories of nature’s most enigmatic landscapes.
This piece is handmade and built from stoneware—one of a kind.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 23x20x27cm (9x8x11'') |
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 2 |
| Production Year | 2023 |
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| Design Class | Unique Pieces |
