After Life

The silver rhyton is handmade from fragments of old destroyed silverware decorated with the repoussé technique. Akis Goumas hammered the recycled silverware fragments on an anvil and joined them to create a new contemporary piece. After Life is part of a larger synthesis; its surface carries the memory of the previous artisans who left their mark on the precious material.

● Type: Vessel
● Dimensions: 19 H x 11 W x 18 D cm
● Material: Recycled silverware
● Date: 2019 - 2020

The idea for this piece stems from Akis's research on ancient crafting techniques of the Aegean region. Working with a team of archaeologists, scientists and conservators, Akis looks for the answers to complex technical questions, travelling into the minds of ancient craftspeople. The artisan often studies pieces of objects, trying to join them together and understand the original form of the object. Akis believes that craft can open conversations between viewers and objects, and invites viewers to observe the vessel carefully so as to try to learn its story and imagine the making process.

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