Ancient Rings 64 is a striking kiln-formed glass vessel that redefines structure and transparency through an intricate interplay of form and light. Thousands of meticulously cut glass elements create a rhythmic framework of ivory rings, forming a structured yet flowing composition.

Golden amber windows illuminate the lower half, casting a warm glow that shifts with changing perspectives. Contrasting this warmth, two bold green arcs punctuate the rim, curving into the vessel’s form with a striking translucency. These elements break the conventional silhouette, introducing a dynamic tension between precision and organic expansion.

A central spine of gray and green elements runs vertically along the vessel’s surface, reinforcing its architectural presence while anchoring the fluidity of the design. This interplay between structure and openness invites viewers to engage with the vessel from multiple angles, revealing the depth and dimensionality within its layered composition.

Rooted in Scheller’s ongoing Ancient Rings series, this piece exemplifies his exploration of balance—between containment and openness, precision and evolution, history and reinvention.