Icy Coral

Unique edition

Handmade stoneware, glaze

11Wx6Dx14H cm

CORAL GARDEN series: Emily Orta’s ecological conscience led her to exploring the alarming degradation of coral reefs. Emily wishes to ‘bring to life’ corals and marine organisms by inventing new organic forms inspired by nature. She has invented her own glazes and combines these with multiple firings to achieve a range of unique coral-textures that represent the microorganisms that live in symbiosis. Her objects can be seen as sculptural reconstructions of the intricate beauty of marine life that is endangered due to pollution and rising sea temperatures. Their function is to refocus our attention on the fragile condition of living.