Surface bloom

Surface Bloom extends from an ongoing exploration of traditional Latvian straw structures, translating their logic into a modular system of glass tubes. While the earlier work captures memory and fragility in a suspended form, this piece shifts towards functionality, bringing the structure into direct interaction with everyday life. Composed of interconnecting glass elements, the system allows for flexible configurations that can hold fresh flowers.

The geometric framework, inspired by traditional ornamentation, becomes a living surface. One that continuously changes as flowers are placed, replaced, and decay over time. In contrast to the fixed nature of the original sculpture, Surface Bloom embraces transformation and temporality. The use of glass maintains a sense of delicacy and transparency, echoing the material language of the previous work, while introducing a new relationship between object, user, and environment. The flowers activate the structure, softening its geometry and introducing colour, scent, and life into an otherwise minimal form. Through this work, tradition is not only preserved or reinterpreted, but also made participatory.

The act of arranging flowers becomes a quiet ritual. An echo of past practices, adapted to a contemporary context. Surface Bloom invites ongoing interaction, allowing the piece to evolve and exist in a constant state of becoming.