Gray Sphere Ring Ceramics Crafted out of lightweight

Crafted out of lightweight

documentation of Ai Weiwei's gigantic Amazon rain-forest project

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Gray Sphere Ring Ceramics Crafted out of lightweightThis piece is hand sculpted from black pigmented Limoges porcelain, taking form as a bold architectural statement. The ring's distinctive crown showcases a cluster of microspheres and sand collected from Isola d'Elba, Tuscany. These textural elements are enhanced with a gray luster finish, creating an elegant interplay between the metallic accents and the deep black porcelain base. The creation process involves four firing cycles. The porcelain