In 2006 Hungarian mathematicians Gábor Domokos and Péter L. Várkonyi proved the possibility of “a convex three-dimensional homogeneous body which, when resting on a flat surface, has just one stable and one unstable point of equilibrium.” They named such forms Gömböc, after a sweet Hungarian dumpling. Gömböc are self-righting: they will roll as if possessed before coming to rest on one precise point.

In 2007 the same mathematicians authored a paper examining the surprising similarity between Gömböc and certain turtle species....

This Project was made in collaboration with Ceramica Suro, Guadalajara, Mexico for:

“Everything Must Go“
Casey Kaplan, NYC
June 30 - July 30, 2011

editions of 9 with 2APs were made in unglazed bisque Terra Cotta and Porcelain - the two materials commonly used by Ceramica Suro