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This geometric vessel by Jonathan Cross showcases his distinctive approach to form—angular, monolithic, and deeply influenced by the desert landscape where he works. Composed of sharply faceted planes that intersect and break apart, the piece reads like an architectural fragment or a carved section of volcanic stone. Its dark, iron-rich surface carries natural pitting and subtle tonal variation, giving it both weight and quiet complexity.
Hand-built in stoneware and fired in Cross’s custom kiln, the vessel reflects the tension between control and unpredictability that defines his practice. Each plane captures traces of the sculpting process, while the textured surface reveals the effects of high-heat firing and atmospheric flux. The result is a vessel that feels ancient yet unmistakably contemporary.
Sculptural from every angle, this piece functions as a powerful standalone object or as a vessel for large-scale botanical compositions. Its compact height and strong geometry make it especially compelling in modern interiors, gallery spaces, or architectural environments.
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Artist: Jonathan Cross
Studio: Jonathan Cross Studio, California
Type: Geometric Vessel
Material: Hand-built stoneware
Period: Contemporary
Dimensions: 15” H × 14.5” W × 14” D
Condition: Excellent condition with natural variation from the artist’s firing process
Inquire to purchase
This geometric vessel by Jonathan Cross showcases his distinctive approach to form—angular, monolithic, and deeply influenced by the desert landscape where he works. Composed of sharply faceted planes that intersect and break apart, the piece reads like an architectural fragment or a carved section of volcanic stone. Its dark, iron-rich surface carries natural pitting and subtle tonal variation, giving it both weight and quiet complexity.
Hand-built in stoneware and fired in Cross’s custom kiln, the vessel reflects the tension between control and unpredictability that defines his practice. Each plane captures traces of the sculpting process, while the textured surface reveals the effects of high-heat firing and atmospheric flux. The result is a vessel that feels ancient yet unmistakably contemporary.
Sculptural from every angle, this piece functions as a powerful standalone object or as a vessel for large-scale botanical compositions. Its compact height and strong geometry make it especially compelling in modern interiors, gallery spaces, or architectural environments.
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Artist: Jonathan Cross
Studio: Jonathan Cross Studio, California
Type: Geometric Vessel
Material: Hand-built stoneware
Period: Contemporary
Dimensions: 15” H × 14.5” W × 14” D
Condition: Excellent condition with natural variation from the artist’s firing process
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