A sculptural study in proportion and balance, featuring a wide, grounded bowl resting atop a solid cylindrical base. Its warm sandstone tone and matte, earthy finish evoke quiet simplicity and natural texture. Both functional and architectural, it serves beautifully as a fruit bowl or as a standalone object, bringing depth and understated presence to any surface.
Allison Shawn, a trained architect and ceramicist based in Los Angeles, is the artist behind SOMBRA. Her architectural background informs her sculptural, wheel-thrown forms, where structure and serenity meet. From her Mt. Washington studio, she creates thoughtful, elemental objects that balance function with quiet beauty—inviting presence as a counterpoint to the pace of modern life.