Erratics Edition III, 2023

Lubna Chowdhary is highly acclaimed for her ceramic works, which subvert the traditional context and utility of the medium to address a longstanding preoccupation with urbanisation and material culture. Her sculptural practice has evolved from a sustained fascination with the fusion of binary cultural and artistic influences. Chowdhary’s edition for House of Voltaire takes the form of two richly glazed ceramic pieces which are intended to be displayed together, propped up side by side or overlapping. The title, Erratics, refers to large rocks or boulders that have been displaced from their original geological context through glacial flows. While retaining their material integrity, they are permanently settled in a new, alien context. These colourful and exquisitely executed works are sold in a special presentation box. Sales of this edition support Studio Voltaire’s artistic and public programmes. The artist has a studio within the organisation’s community of 61 onsite artists.