All vision is made possible due to the interaction of two otherwise invisible entities that rely on each other to be apparent: light and the surface it falls on.
Vessels have an inside and an outside aspect, and from most viewing angles only one half of each can be seen at any one time. However, piercing allows these usually separate aspects to interact with one another.
As the vessels are rendered useless as containers, they have been filled them with colour instead, shifting it slightly from one side to the other, creating a resonance between the outline of the piercing and the field filling it.
Instead of being limited to circular holes, John has added a thin line to each. This 'lollipop stick' enables the designs to create the illusion of depth, countering the flatness that one usually associates with images created by light and shadow.
These vessels are not intended for use as tea-lights. Although they do work well as such. The intention is to not limit their scope: they react to all available light in different ways - depending on the time of day, the season and even their exact position on the globe! Of course all objects do this, but these have some fun with the idea.
Instead of being limited to circular holes, I have added a thin line to each. This 'lollipop stick' enables the designs to create the illusion of depth, countering the flatness that one usually associates with images created by light and shadow.
