Spiral Eddy presents a compelling dialogue between natural form and industrial ruggedness. At its core, a bowl with a delicate, honeycomb-like pattern curves gently upward, its surface hinting at organic growth while retaining a tactile vulnerability. Around and beneath it, rusted nails entwine in a spiraling motion, grounding the piece both physically and conceptually. This circulation of weathered metal creates a striking contrast, highlighting the tension between the fragile, handcrafted bowl and the relentless, worn hardness of the nails. The work invites viewers to consider cycles of resilience and decay, stability and movement, as the spiraling elements seem to both support and unsettle one another in a state of delicate balance
Spiral Eddy
ABOUT THIS PIECE
Construction
artist: Ilse Bolle
size 10 x 13 x 10"
medium: Handmade paper, gold foil, found objects
style: Contemporary, non-objective
ready to hang, signed on the back

