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Tatiana Flis
"Carried in Common", Contemporary Abstract Vessel, Terracotta, Ceramic Sculpture

2025

About the Item

Tatiana Flis’ "Carried in Common" is a contemporary abstract ceramic sculpture in glazed terracotta, measuring 14 x 8 x 8 inches. The sculptural vessel explores the relationship between material, memory, collective experience, and shared purpose, using the vessel form as a tangible expression of unity and remembrance. The work reflects on the moment when ordinary individuals bind themselves to a common cause through a pledge. Rather than treating unity as an abstract idea, Flis considers it as something enacted through the body and experienced through touch, repetition, intention, and collective resolve. The terracotta vessel becomes a physical conduit for this shared meaning, transforming an idea of communal commitment into a lasting sculptural object. As a contemporary ceramic vessel and abstract sculpture, Carried in Common occupies the space between functional vessel, collectible design, and fine art. Its material presence connects the conceptual themes of memory and endurance with the tactile qualities of clay and glaze. The vessel form serves as both container and metaphor, suggesting the ways individual experiences, promises, and histories can be carried together. Flis’ work invites a quiet dialogue between past and present, asking what binds people together in moments of risk, conviction, and shared action. The result is an intimate contemporary sculptural object with a strong conceptual foundation, suited to display as a standalone artwork, decorative ceramic vessel, or statement piece in a modern or contemporary interior. Carried in Common is made from glazed terracotta and measures 14 x 8 x 8 inches.
  • Creator:
    Tatiana Flis (1983, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Franklin, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Flis_Carried in Common1stDibs: LU500318647662