Porcelain Weaving

Chronolithique

2025
Porcelain, stonewear and thread
12 x 78 in.

In Chronolithic, the artist weaves a sensitive dialogue between matter and memory. By juxtaposing 660 sandstone and porcelain discs in vertical layers, she reconstructs a fictional geological core—both an archive of time and a metaphor for the identity of the present. This work questions the traces we leave behind and the connections we form within the depth of the world. Suspended by a thread, Chronolithic invites contemplation on memory and the fleeting nature of living matter in the face of geological immensity.

The term Chronolithic combines two Greek roots: chrono (from chronos, meaning “time”) and lithic (from lithos, meaning “stone”). Literally, Chronolithic refers to something bound to both time and stone—like a temporal marker, a “stone of time.”

Weaving porcelain, a gesture as fascinating as it is intriguing. Sophie’s creations explore the intrinsic relationships between human beings and the elements that surround them. Her porcelain fabrics offer a rich and complex visual experience that varies according to the observer’s position and interaction with the work. By varying the distance and viewing angle, one gradually discovers the details and connections that link each unit. This artistic approach creates an intimate connection between the viewer and the artwork, revealing its full depth and meaning.