Spheres 4-15
Irish Beach Pebbles, Rhyolite, and Clear Crystals
15 x 15 x 15 cm
Spheres 4-15 is a carefully balanced composition featuring a remarkable piece of rhyolite, known for its unique patterns and grounding energy. This volcanic rock, with its soft hues and natural formations, draws attention with its distinct character. Accompanying it are clear crystals, adding a delicate contrast and a sense of lightness to the sphere.
Spheres 4-15 extends its existential inquiry to the cosmic scale, echoing the patterns of solar systems and the infinite universe. At its core, a distinctive piece of rhyolite represents a celestial body—a fragment of volcanic origins born from the earth’s fiery depths, embodying the transformative forces that shape both planets and lives. Its swirling patterns suggest ancient star maps, a reminder of our connection to the vast and unknowable cosmos.
Clear crystals punctuate the sphere like starlight piercing the darkness, their translucent brilliance capturing fleeting moments of clarity and insight within the chaos of existence. Surrounding these are Irish beach pebbles, smoothed by aeons of water and time, each one a microcosm of resilience, shaped by the same elemental forces that govern the stars and seas.
The sphere’s rounded form evokes the universality of the cosmic order—a harmonious yet fragile balance that reflects the cycles of creation, destruction, and renewal. It is a meditation on humanity’s place within an expansive, indifferent universe, while celebrating the quiet beauty that emerges from these shared forces. By holding the sphere, one holds a universe in miniature, a reflection of both the infinite and the intimate.
© Stephanie Fuller (Burns)