Tod, my beloved ceramic vase, in 6 other ways. Personally, I see these iterations as additions to the Tod family.

The task at hand: recreate the shape of my vase with different materials in three-dimensional forms, 3D renderings, wire, paper, wood, foam, and a found material of choice. I opted for eggshell. Above is a 3D rendering, with different levels of the base representing the levels in the etched pattern.

Wire and paper iterations. The wire forms a more shallow framework that captures the fun intricate essence of the vase through its connectedness. The paper vase, on the other hand, takes after the idea of what would be inside of the vase, a flower, with a petaled bowl for its top section.

Wood and foam carvings of Tod, in which the vase pattern could be etched into rather than drawn or symbolized. The unevenness of vase's faces mock the curves and contours of the original vase, manufactured to look imperfect.

Lastly, my material of choice: eggshell. While it is an odd divergence from the other forms, I find that it is perfect. Fun and delicate, like Tod, with strong white chocolate bonds to hold it together and give it texture. This iteration was inspired by irony, as well as biodegradability. This vase takes on a material almost opposite to the previous ceramic, something light, delicate, and easily breakable--everything you don't want in a vase. And yet, it is one of my strongest and most stable forms made. Additionally, being made of only egg shell and food adhesive, as the plant breaks down, the vase breaks down with it, for a no-waste, eccentric floral display.