De Vita Ad Vitam — A Mirror as Transformation
What is a mirror? Not merely an object, but a threshold between outer and inner worlds — an ancient instrument of self-reflection. Before glass, water held our image; the mirror is its continuation, a fixed surface that still carries the fluid nature of truth and illusion.
A mirror reflects more than appearance. It reveals the tension between who we are and who we present. It invites awareness — a quiet confrontation with the self.
De Vita Ad Vitam, designed by Yury Goncharov, draws on layered cultural and spiritual archetypes. Its form echoes the contours of Lake Kinneret — a place associated with healing, transformation, and biblical narratives. The conceptual journey follows the path of water: from Kinneret through the Jordan River to the Dead Sea — a passage of renewal and change. This geography becomes metaphor — a movement from reflection to transformation.
Materials reinforce this narrative.
The mirror itself represents “living water” — pure and infinite.
Flowing tin extends from it like the Jordan — a symbol of transition.
Walnut, grounding the composition, evokes the Dead Sea — density, stillness, and resilience.
Subtle details deepen the experience: ripples of tin form delicate “water rings,” marking time and impermanence. Turquoise resin creates depth, while suspended steel spheres resemble droplets frozen mid-motion. The polished walnut base adds warmth and tactility, inviting physical interaction.
This is not just a functional object, but a contemplative one. It asks: does your external image align with your inner state?
De Vita Ad Vitam becomes a catalyst for awareness — a mirror that not only reflects, but guides.
Dimensions
Mirror:
Height: 120 cm
Width: 58 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: 11 kg
Shelf:
Height: 60 cm
Width: 50 cm
Depth: 40 cm
Weight: 8.5 kg
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 11 |
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