"Cup of Lilies" #251
This sculpted bowl was showcased at the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Height 4.25"
Width 5.5"
Length 4.5"
This sculptural porcelain bowl captures Antoinette Badenhorst’s mastery of translucency and organic form. Hand‑shaped into soft, petal‑like planes, the vessel opens outward in a graceful bloom, echoing the quiet geometry of a flower unfolding. The matte white exterior highlights the purity of fine porcelain, while the thin, curved walls allow light to pass through, revealing the material’s delicate luminosity.
At the heart of the piece, a warm amber‑orange glow radiates from the interior, creating a striking contrast with the satin exterior. This interplay of light and shadow enhances the bowl’s sculptural depth, inviting viewers to experience the work from multiple angles. Both refined and expressive, the piece embodies Badenhorst’s signature approach—where porcelain becomes both a canvas for light and a celebration of natural movement.
Perfect for collectors of contemporary ceramics, this bowl stands as a testament to the artist’s ability to merge technical precision with poetic form.