In Ancient Rings 81, rhythm and resonance meet in a vessel that feels at once ancient and alive. Suspended against a canvas of ivory rings, turquoise ovals hang delicately from slender turquoise lines, like drops of water or notes descending a silent scale. The effect is both musical and ceremonial—an arrangement that invites reflection on time, gravity, and grace.

Where the turquoise touches the ivory, a bold black reaction line blooms—an elemental trace of chemistry captured in form. These organic outlines give each oval its own aura, emphasizing its presence while echoing the vessel’s deep, contemplative curve.

A wide vertical amber band arcs through the composition, offering warmth and interruption—a golden counterpoint to the vessel’s cooler rhythm. It glows softly across the surface, anchoring the visual field like sunlight moving through architecture.

From above, the interior reads like a score—turquoise shapes carefully spaced within the rings, drawing the viewer inward. The ovals deepen in tone toward their centers, creating a quiet ombré effect that suggests depth, movement, and breath.

As part of the Ancient Rings series, this piece explores transformation—not just of material, but of perception. Ancient Rings 81 is a vessel in motion, a harmony of suspended elements, where each shape seems to wait… just before the note is played.