Pottery by Jackie
Starry Night Vase
$68.00
1 in stock
A truly one-of-a-kind handmade vase, this piece rises in a tall, elegant silhouette that feels almost like a slow unfolding movement in clay. Its form is sculptural and fluid, built from three gentle curves that guide the eye upward and then let it drift back down again, as if following a quiet rhythm in water or wind.
At the top, the glaze draws immediate attention—deep midnight blue inspired by The Starry Night. Across this dark, luminous surface, sky-blue tones swirl and soften into one another while scattered yellow crystal-like accents shimmer like distant stars suspended in motion. The surface feels alive, as though the night sky has been caught mid-breath and sealed into glaze.
As the form descends into its second curve, the intensity shifts into a cascading spectrum of blues. Layers of color flow downward in smooth transitions—cool cobalt, softened indigo, and misty azure—gradually dissolving into hundreds of tiny crystalline textures that catch light with subtle, shifting sparkle. It creates the impression of starlight dissolving into a deepening horizon.
The third curve offers a calmer resolution. Here, the blues soften further, blending into a more fluid, airy wash that feels weightless and atmospheric. The movement slows, the tones quiet, and the glaze begins to breathe rather than shimmer.
Finally, the piece settles into a clean white base—grounded, minimal, and serene. It anchors the vase with contrast, allowing the luminous upper layers to feel even more expansive and expressive.
The overall effect is both celestial and grounded: a vessel that carries the night sky downward into stillness, transforming light, color, and texture into something quietly sculptural and deeply atmospheric.
Details:
- 5.5” tall x 3.5” wide
- Dishwasher safe