Schacht van een sokkel van donkergroen marmer 1927

This dark green marble pedestal, made by Maja van Panhuys, stands with a quiet, solid presence. It’s the kind of object that reminds you artmaking isn’t always about adding something, but also about the careful removal and shaping of material. The surface is cool to the eye, a polished skin revealing the stone’s inner life – those swirling, unpredictable veins. Notice how they create a sense of movement, a kind of dance frozen in time. These aren’t brushstrokes, but the earth's own handwriting. The texture invites touch, a smooth coolness that contrasts with the visual complexity of the marble's pattern. The cylindrical form, so simple, yet so assertive, almost like a quiet power move. It makes me think of the minimalist sculptors, like Donald Judd, who were interested in the pure form and the inherent qualities of materials. It's a conversation across time, about what it means to make something that feels both ancient and utterly present.