Octopus Dreams 2023

Ceramic stoneware, hand stained clay bodies, mother of pearl luster, gold and platinum luster glaze. hand painted glass eyes and light fixture.

410 mm X 250 mm X 280 mm

A recent study found octopuses have a sleep pattern similar to REM where most mammals dream. During these sleeping periods the cephalopods would change their skin colours and patterns as if responding in camouflage to the subject of the dream…

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