Madjo

This sculpture by Gérald Vatrin features a blown glass vessel sealed by a stopper. Black enamel was applied hot on the glass surface, then cold engraved with a diamond burr. A hand-sewn amulet was placed inside the stopper. Influenced by the artist’s years in Mali, the piece’s form and engravings echo cultural encounters, while the hidden amulet evokes protection and ritual.

CRAFTED BY

Gérald Vatrin

Glassblower | Nancy, France