Orbicular Proto Hamara Platter by Lincoln Kayiwa for KAYIWA, 2017

While for centuries marble has been the medium of classical sculptors, even an enduring and timeless art form like sculpture can use an update. KAYIWA brings sculptural design into a new era with its latest granite collection.
Granite is one of the most durable, naturally occurring stones. While mainly used in architecture and art, it is ideal for surfaces that see a great deal of use, such as counter tops. In creating these avant-garde objects for living that experiment with form and aesthetic, Lincoln Kayiwa combines traditional handcraft with mechanization to create a line of timeless products – from mortar and pestle to furniture – exclusively out of a selection of rare Finnish granite types, such as Amadeus, Brown Hill, Moss Granite and Lappia Green. The collection pays tribute to the Finnish centenary, as granite is the national stone.
The silhouettes throughout the granite collection are a play on geometry, proportion and precision, with contrasts of various shades and types of polished and honed granite.
This art-meets-function creation, with a minimalist, modern-design sensibility, is intended to last for years of use and enjoyment. Each item is a numbered limited edition piece, which means that every single one is a completely unique work of art.
The concept behind the Hamara Platter was the fascinating idea of a heavy object that hovers in air. Curved on both sides, the contact-lens-shaped platter has no flat bottom. The contrast between the dense granite and this expressive light shape gives the platter a weightless look, as if it is floating. This versatile vessel suits many purposes – as an everyday receptacle or as a table centerpiece – all of which display the inherent beauty in the natural grain of the granite.