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17-25 October 2026

The Ancestors

The Ancestors transcend mere illumination; they are a manifestation of artistic collaboration, material exploration, and an ode to timeless narratives

Hosted by UAU

This project is now archived and was part of DDW23

Nightjar- the bird of the nocturnal realm
Nightjar- the bird of the nocturnal realm
Oscar Ungvari
The Ancestors, a limited light collection, sculpting goddess-like forms from clay, metal, and wicker. Meticulously crafted in collaboration with Denise Berekmeri over two years, embracing aging materials for a natural, enduring essence. Thulani, Nightjar, Badru: evoking mythic resonance.

"Harmonizing Aesthetics and Form: The Ancestors Limited Edition Light Collection"

The Ancestors - A limited edition light collection, each embodying a unique “goddess” look-alike sculpture meant to be viewed from every single angle. The series was put together as a collaborative project with weaver Denise Berekmeri. This meticulously crafted light collection was made over the course of a two-year-old research, in which raw materials such as clay, metal, and wicker were considered to be the main drive of inspiration. It was not only their durability and materiality that has been sought and put into question, but also their way of preserving in time without any additional coating that may help expand their lifetime. Materials that would somehow “age” with time were used in order to create a more natural approach to their raw form even after processing them in various ways. Using old techniques such as clay coiling, multiple cylinder-like shapes were placed on top of one another to create three stand-alone totemic sculptures. Light and rattan weaving play a focal point in these shapes, each reminding of a somehow mythical being of the past, a so-called Ancestor. Thulani - the quiet one, Nightjar - bird of night, and Badru- born on full moon.
Badru- born under the full moon's glow
Badru- born under the full moon's glow
Oscar Ungvari
Thulani - the contemplative one
Thulani - the contemplative one
Oascar Ungvari

About UAU

UAU Studio embodies an intuitive ceramic design approach, infusing each piece with the artisan's touch. Founded in Romania by Vanessa Singenzia, our unique design identity stems from her exploration of ceramic material versatility. Our design philosophy revolves around meticulous craftsmanship, resulting in functional yet artistic sculptural objects. UAU's commitment to this ethos translates into limited edition works, reflecting our desire for a personal and distinctive artistic connection.

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ceramicist Vanessa Singenzia

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