Description

Saturn's Labyrinth on a Statue

The Saturn Labyrinth on the figurine is part of a series of labyrinths carved into ceramic figurines. The ceramic works by Polona Zajc’s “Pottery Art: Clay Design” collection also feature depictions of labyrinths of all kinds. This particular labyrinth is Saturn’s Labyrinth, or the Labyrinth of Life and Death, in its natural, receptive form. The figurine is handcrafted from black clay, with the symbol of the Labyrinth of Life and Death carved into it. It is fired at a temperature of 1210°C. The clay figurine is glazed in a blue-gray semi-matte glaze, while the labyrinth is glazed with a shimmering, iridescent blue glaze. The details are accented with real gold. The figurine is 25 cm tall. The labyrinth design gives the piece special significance, both for the person wearing it and for the surroundings in which it is placed.

Pottery art clay design by Polona Zajc

Polona Zajc’s pottery art clay designs include clay figurines in her collection. Each clay sculpture represents its own form of a labyrinth. These are sources of power that are very much active. Having power does not mean having access to a large amount of energy, but also having access to a great deal of intelligence. And this is how labyrinths work. Usually, they are built on the ground so that one can walk along their paths. On these pages, however, you’ll find labyrinths depicted in ceramics. We can also “walk” through these as we follow their paths, drawn or carved into the clay.

Labyrinth of life and death

The Labyrinth of Life and Death is also known as Saturn’s Labyrinth. Life and death are themes that encompass everything represented by all the previous labyrinths. It is significant because, through its symbolism, it presents death as a process rather than an end. Thus, death becomes a part of life rather than its end. Its element is earth, its color is black or dark blue, its direction is west, and its natural form is receptive. Pottery art also features pieces depicting the Labyrinth of Life and Death. Since this labyrinth is the most complex—encompassing the themes of all previous labyrinths—the pieces that bear its form also become special and significant. By using these pieces, we remain in constant contact with the workings of Saturn’s labyrinth.