The object was created based solely on a conceptual outline; its final form is the result of an intuitive dialogue with the material. Initially, the main inspiration for the lightness of the form was sound modulation—a recurring motif in my previous work. However, during the process of shaping the object and its functional form, this initial inspiration was subconsciously replaced by the "dziwadło" flower (Amorphophallus titanum)—not only due to its silhouette but also its specific sulfurous, egg-like scent.
Drawing from surrealist principles, the distorted proportions of the object suggest it should be viewed as a sculptural totem, distancing the viewer from its practical function. The object’s purpose becomes purely symbolic: both the flower-shaped chalice and the egg serve as direct references to awakening life.
Karolina Pawłowska works with precious metals, treating them as a medium for meaning, memory, and transformation. In her practice, she employs traditional goldsmithing techniques - from melting silver to shaping and chemically treating its surface - which serve as a starting point for intuitive and ...
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