Reticular Forms

This series of curious looking vases is inspired by the forms of “reticular” structures in the brain and elsewhere.

See here for video: https://youtu.be/1x4cdOGU4r0

See here for stable downloads:
Reticular Form 1: https://social.thangs.com/m/125556
Reticular Form 2: https://social.thangs.com/m/125557
Reticular Form 3: https://social.thangs.com/m/125559

“Reticular” forms are characterized by a fine network or netlike structure. The most common anatomical example is the reticular formation in the brain, one of the oldest parts of the brain that plays a crucial role in consciousness.

When designing these pieces, I imagined what it would be like to inhabit and move around inside of these shapes.

To add a dash of function, the forms have a hole at the top that can be used to hold your favourite organic plant material. The 26mm diameter hole will also hold a 1” test tube or similar container for water.