WA by Sam Frith
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set of seven white hexagonal ce-
one-sidedly, the second rises to a meas-
ramic objects entitled Wa (meaning
ured central hemisphere. With only one
‘ring’ in Japanese) have smooth but unpol-
hemispherical section, it seems natural
ished surfaces. Each can easily be held in
to place the remaining six tiles around it.
the hand. They’re tactile. Seen side-on,
A crown of geometric petals is formed and
they curve gradually towards a lip on
reveals a ring, indented across the surfac-
one of their edges. Or most do. There are
es. Neither the structure nor the ring take
two variations. The first variation swells
precedence. This is the first ripple. 55