"Fold #3" (2024) by Ruta Butkutė is a sculpture where ceramics and metal converge in an intriguing play of form and material. The piece features a metal frame with a curved ceramic element that drapes like a gentle fold over the structure. The sleek lines of the metal contrast with the flowing movement of the ceramic, creating a compelling tension between solidity and fragility, mechanics and organic form.
With "Fold #3" Butkutė explores the balance between strength and vulnerability. The piece evokes associations with movement and transformation, as if the ceramic could unfold or reshape at any moment. This sculpture invites the viewer not only to observe but to contemplate the subtle interplay between materials and forms, exploring the boundary between functionality and poetry.