The Vase with stones and branches

An allegory of decoration with natural subject matter literally integrating stones in the plastic stage of the production of the piece. On this occasion Martin also uses large-size dry branches picked up in the mountains of Opakua Alava. Stones and branches interact in different ways: the stones deform the vases sensually and delicately and the branches cross and break.

Martín Azúa continues exploring the relationship between ceramics and nature. The project began in 1999, when for the first time he left porous ceramic vases in the River Urederra in Navarra in order to collect “the natural stain”. Lichens and small plants settled on the vase showing that nature is capable of representing itself.

Exibitions: Manantial Galería H2O, Barcelona, 2016 / Transgresiones. Cerámica contemporánea del Museu del Disseny, Barcelona 2022.

The Vase with stone an Branches is part of the collection of the Barcelona Design Museum.