Throbbing Stillness is part of a series of vessels exploring abstract ideas, concepts and existential questions. The paradox of Throbbing Stillness is that instead of the expected functionality of a flower vase, it implies the existence of a space capable to contain further communication with the viewer. Through its organic form it manages to transcend the rigidity of the medium and it seems to be vibrating with vital energy. Its shape and color highlight concepts such as emptiness, potentiality, expansion.

Maru Meleniou's background is rooted is art and design. Her shift in ceramics came in a time when graphic design has started to be become digitised. While looking for a more tactile expression she met with ceramics. The solitude, the repetitive and transformative nature of the medium was for her an absorbing exploration. Her work is based on organic forms, earth colors and various textures, on the small details, differences, imperfections and qualities that mirror the honesty of the hand - building creative process.

Individual ceramic artist based in Athens Greece. Currently practicing on hand- built ceramics and sculptural vessels Maru Meleniou ceramic art & design lab's work is based on functional and one off a kind sculptural ceramic objects. Organic forms, minimal design, earth colors and small imperfections characterise Maru's work. Her work balances between the old and the new. Pieces that underline visual economy, that invite one to relate with them, to sense them, to touch them, so to feel the small differences, qualities and textures. The studio takes commissions from architects, chefs and other professionals to create exclusive ceramic sculptural or functional objects for private residencies, boutique hotels and fine dining restaurants.