A sculptural vase inspired by the spiral geometry of Scotland’s historic towers.
DIMENSIONS
H: 240mm W:110mm (widest)
THE STORY
The Helika was a dream design - literally. I woke with its shape in my mind and started sketching. Eventually I realised it was inspired by a walk up the Wallace Monument at Stirling. Its 246 steps are formed in a spiral 'helical' shape, in common with many Scottish towers. That shape led to my Helika: an ode to geometry, architecture, and Scottish history.
PROCESS & MATERIALS
The Helika begins as a hand-built model combining plaster and acrylic, carefully shaped, bonded, and sanded before mould-making. Each vase is slip-cast, refined by hand, and finished with three brushed coats of bronze lustre. Subtle variations in colour are part of the making process and ensure every piece is unique.
Further details of this process can be found on the Process page.
A sculptural vase inspired by the spiral geometry of Scotland’s historic towers.
DIMENSIONS
H: 240mm W:110mm (widest)
THE STORY
The Helika was a dream design - literally. I woke with its shape in my mind and started sketching. Eventually I realised it was inspired by a walk up the Wallace Monument at Stirling. Its 246 steps are formed in a spiral 'helical' shape, in common with many Scottish towers. That shape led to my Helika: an ode to geometry, architecture, and Scottish history.
PROCESS & MATERIALS
The Helika begins as a hand-built model combining plaster and acrylic, carefully shaped, bonded, and sanded before mould-making. Each vase is slip-cast, refined by hand, and finished with three brushed coats of bronze lustre. Subtle variations in colour are part of the making process and ensure every piece is unique.
Further details of this process can be found on the Process page.
