This centerpiece from Rutger de Regt’s *Mommy, I Made an Ashtray* collection playfully blends material exploration with nostalgia. Crafted from glazed ceramics, its bold blue hue and exaggerated scale evoke childlike experimentation while maintaining sculptural sophistication. The seemingly spontaneous form, marked by tactile imprints, captures the immediacy of creation and personal expression. Inspired by wabi-sabi, the piece celebrates imperfections and the handmade, while its abstract, functional shape echoes Betty Woodman’s organic ceramic innovations. Balancing humor, intimacy, and artistic intent, de Regt transforms an everyday object into a sculptural statement, challenging traditional boundaries between art and design and highlighting the beauty of creative freedom.
