Litotrofia 2

Lithotrophy refers to all microorganisms that use inorganic compounds (generally of mineral origin) to conserve energy or even to carry out biosynthesis. This organic situation inspired artist Santiago Shali to create a collection of objects that allude to the passage of time, the origin of the Earth and, consequently, of all of us.

Black clay, wild mud from the town of Balisa, in Segovia (Spain), and oxides.
White glaze with olive ash.
Fired at 1,240 degrees.
May contain water.
Height: 22 cm / Diameter: 12 cm.