Nautilus

Nautilus Sculpture by Brett Wallerstein

Hand-Built Porcelain Sculpture | Approximately 6" | Unglazed White Porcelain

Experience the mathematical perfection of nature with this stunning hand-built porcelain sculpture by ceramic artist Brett Wallerstein. Inspired by the nautilus shell - one of nature's most iconic examples of the golden ratio and logarithmic spiral - this sculpture captures the timeless elegance of a form that has remained unchanged for millions of years.

Nature's Mathematical Masterpiece The nautilus shell represents one of nature's most perfect designs, growing in a precise logarithmic spiral that follows the golden ratio. This ancient creature has been creating chambers of mathematical beauty for over 500 million years, each section a testament to nature's elegant order. Brett has captured this extraordinary form in porcelain, translating the nautilus's graceful curves and chambered structure into a sculpture that invites contemplation of the profound patterns that govern the natural world.

Sculpture Details

• Artist: Brett Wallerstein
• Title: Nautilus Sculpture
• Size: Approximately 7" across/around
• Material: Hand-built porcelain
• Firing: Cone 6 oxidation (electric kiln)
• Finish: Unglazed with natural porcelain surface, polished sheen
• Color: Pure white porcelain
• Condition: Original hand-built sculpture in excellent condition

About the Sculpture Each piece is meticulously hand-built by Brett, who works with porcelain to create abstract biomorphic forms that connect us to the natural world. Left intentionally unglazed, the sculpture's surface remains pure and simple, drawing attention to the bold silhouette and graceful spiral movement of the nautilus form. The polished sheen brings out the luminous quality of the porcelain, creating beautiful plays of light across the curved surfaces and chambered details.

The nautilus exemplifies the ordered organic structures and fractal patterns that inspire Brett's work - those mathematical yet organic forms found throughout nature that evoke a sense of calmness and wonder. At approximately 6 inches, this sculpture has a substantial presence that invites you to explore its curves and chambers, following the spiral inward and finding tranquility in its ancient, perfect geometry.

The Artist's Vision In Brett's own words: "In an increasingly complex world, my sculptures explore the connection between nature and the feeling of tranquility through the creation of abstract biomorphic porcelain sculptures. Inspiration from ordered organic structures and fractal patterns found in nature can be seen in my work, which can evoke a sense of calmness when appreciating the order that can be observed in nature."

Perfect for Your Space This nautilus sculpture is perfect for display on a shelf, desk, console table, or as a centerpiece. Its medium size makes it versatile enough for various spaces while still commanding attention with its elegant form. The pure white porcelain complements coastal, modern, minimalist, or contemporary interiors. The nautilus's symbolism of growth, expansion, and natural perfection makes it a meaningful addition to any space seeking beauty and serenity.

Ancient Wisdom in Modern Form More than just a decorative object, this nautilus sculpture is a meditation on nature's timeless patterns - a tangible connection to the mathematical beauty that has existed in the ocean depths for hundreds of millions of years. It reminds us that order, beauty, and tranquility can be found in the elegant structures of the natural world.

A hand-built porcelain treasure that captures the eternal spiral of the nautilus and the mathematical poetry of nature.