Ara Dolatian

Big Hug, 2026
Glazed clay
31 × 19 × 13 cm

Big Hug takes the familiar candelabra and pushes it into something altogether more expressive. Its looping arms and organic contours create a sense of movement, with the form appearing to twist and embrace itself.

Designed to hold three candles, the reflective glaze accentuates every curve and irregularity, giving the work a fluid, almost molten quality. Playful and highly sculptural, it is an object designed to bring both function and personality into its surroundings.