Mini Water Bear Egg Porcelain Sculpture

Mini Water Bear Egg Sculpture by Brett Wallerstein

Hand-Built Porcelain Sculpture | Approximately 3" | Unglazed White Porcelain

Discover tranquility in miniature form with this exquisite hand-built porcelain sculpture by ceramic artist Brett Wallerstein. Inspired by the microscopic wonder of the water bear (tardigrade) egg, this small but captivating piece brings the ordered beauty of nature's tiniest structures into your hands and home.

Finding Calm in Nature's Design Water bears are among nature's most fascinating and resilient creatures, and their eggs display an intricate geometric beauty that's rarely seen by the human eye. Brett has translated this microscopic marvel into a tangible sculpture that invites contemplation and wonder. At approximately 3 inches across, this miniature sculpture captures the organic patterns and fractal-like structures that make nature's designs so mesmerizing and calming.

Sculpture Details

• Artist: Brett Wallerstein
• Title: Mini Water Bear Egg Sculpture
• Size: Approximately 3" 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, allowing the bold silhouette and graceful organic form to take center stage. The polished sheen brings out the beautiful characteristics of the porcelain itself, creating subtle plays of light across the textured surface.

The water bear egg form features special design elements that reference the ordered organic structures found in nature - those fractal patterns and geometric arrangements that bring a sense of calm when we pause to observe them. This sculpture invites you to slow down, look closely, and appreciate the intricate beauty that exists at every scale in the natural world.

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 miniature sculpture is perfect for a desk, shelf, bedside table, or anywhere you want to create a small moment of zen. Its compact size makes it ideal for intimate spaces, and its pure white form complements any decor style. Hold it in your hands to appreciate the smooth porcelain surface and intricate details, or display it as a reminder to find beauty and tranquility in the natural world.

A Meditation in Porcelain More than just a decorative object, this water bear egg sculpture is an invitation to contemplation - a tangible connection to nature's hidden wonders and the peaceful feeling that comes from observing the elegant order found in organic forms.

A hand-built porcelain treasure that brings the microscopic marvels of nature into beautiful focus.