Rock Faces with Ceramic Bodies
... If these rocks could talk what might they say?
Rock Faces with Ceramic Bodies
... If these rocks could talk what might they say?
Character, Photos and Story by
Ana Isabel Pais
Old Lady
July 2023
Natural rock, clam shell, sea urchin and ceramic
Height: 10 cm
Unique handmade sculpture
Rock and shells collected in Estoril / Figueira da Foz
Photographed in Estoril
Welcome to an innovative art concept that combines sculpture, photography, and storytelling around a suiseki rock. Suiseki are naturally formed stones, resembling faces, animals, or other creatures.
This is a unique rock, sculpted by nature, found at the beach. This is a unique sculpture crafted by human hands. This is the story of a rock. I bring the “rock face” to life by sculpting a ceramic body around it. This new being will return to the place where it "lived" before becoming a fictional character. I photograph its details and expressions, which will inspire the creation of a story. Contrary to the conventional, the illustration precedes and inspires the narrative, making the photos the catalyst for writing a story. And this is how rocks talk to you...
The Old Lady will have her own story soon.
The making of...