Frost Vessel

Frost Vessel

Frost Vessel

The vessel interprets autumn's decomposition through glass, capturing nature's decay while expressing the duality of fragility and preservation.

Year

2026

client

University Brief

production scale

One-Off

Category

Speculative Design

Manufacturing methods

Glass Slumping, Wax Moulding, Lost Wax Casting, Refactory Moulding

The Problem

Proposed Solution

How Does this work?

Light reflects and scatters through the glass's form, created using slumping techniques and mould undercuts that mirror decomposing leaves. The vessel's delicate nature invites reflection on environmental preservation and autumn's ephemeral beauty.

Story

SOPHIE RAIKA NÄTHER

© Sophie Raika Näther 2026

© Sophie Raika Näther 2026

SOPHIE RAIKA NÄTHER

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