Sunnylands Cacti, 2024, Earthenware clay, glazed. 60 cm x ⌀ 26 cm (23,6 x ⌀ 10 in.)

Sunnylands Cacti, 2024 is a sculptural ceramic piece that extends the narrative of the painting Sunnylands, 2024, translating its themes into a tactile, three-dimensional form. The glossy green surface, dotted with sharp protrusions, evokes the spikes of Joshua trees, merging the rugged desert landscape with a surreal, organic vitality. The sculptural form’s undulating texture and sharp contrasts play with notions of beauty and danger, echoing the tension between natural and constructed environments. Both an homage to the desert and a commentary on resilience, Sunnylands Cacti bridges the boundaries between painting and sculpture, offering a vivid embodiment of the Sunnylands landscape’s spirit. Christos Simatos