{"product_id":"ash-bloom-n-24","title":"Ash Bloom N.24","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBecoming Again\u003c\/em\u003e, the fourth collection of \u003cem\u003eGarden of Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e, Chala Toprak explores themes of transformation, self-discovery, and renewal through the elemental relationship between clay and fire. Drawing parallels between the evolution of the self and the transformative nature of ceramics, Toprak considers how experiences shape identity, revealing qualities that may have long remained beneath the surface. Each sculpture becomes a reflection of this process, embracing the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the possibility of rediscovering one's essential nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral to the collection is the unpredictable process of wood firing, in which fire and ash leave distinct impressions on each form, revealing unexpected colors, textures, and characteristics. For the first time, Toprak leaves half of the sculptures entirely unglazed, allowing the natural effects of the firing process to determine their surfaces. Through this surrender of control, each work develops a singular identity, becoming a record of its own transformation and an expression of the beauty inherent in becoming anew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chala Toprak","offers":[{"title":"8 x 10 inches | Original Work","offer_id":67996556198070,"sku":"CT_ABN_SCULPTURE_8.0_X_10.0__A358_A26783","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/7736\/files\/Chala-Toprak-ash-bloom-n24-Primary-3.jpg?v=1793827389","url":"https:\/\/www.tappancollective.com\/products\/ash-bloom-n-24","provider":"Tappan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}