"Butterfly" #150
Sculpted porcelain vessel
8" x 5.25" x 3"
This porcelain vessel rises with the quiet poise of a tulip lifting toward the light. Its flared rim opens gently above a slender conical pedestal, giving the form a graceful vertical sweep. The matte cream exterior is enriched with intricate embossed patterns that echo botanical or organic motifs, creating a tactile surface where light and shadow move softly across the relief.
Inside, a smooth wash of pale yellow glaze offers a warm, luminous contrast to the understated exterior. The interior glow draws the eye inward, emphasizing the thinness and refinement of the porcelain walls. Every curve and contour reflects a careful balance between sculptural expression and functional vessel form.
Elegant, contemplative, and richly detailed, this piece embodies the natural inspiration and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of Antoinette Badenhorst’s contemporary porcelain artistry.