One-of-a-Kind Vessel — Dimensional Sea Turtles Series

“Dimensional Sea Turtles — Night Sky Vessel” — Atlantis Studio Original

Dimensions: 10 inches tall × 7 inches wide

This Dimensional Sea Turtles vessel is a celebration of depth, movement, and celestial storytelling—an exquisite fusion of ocean life and ancestral night-sky symbolism. Standing 10 inches tall and 7 inches wide, it holds an intimate yet powerful presence, drawing the viewer into a world where sea, sky, and ancient geometry meet.

The centerpiece of the vessel is a selection of the seven sea turtles of the world, each one sculpted into the clay with real dimensional depth. These turtles aren’t simply painted—they are carved, shaved, and modeled into the surface, creating a tactile topography that mimics the feeling of turtles gliding through layers of water and light. The depth of carving gives the piece a dynamic interplay of shadow and contour, making the creatures feel alive beneath the fingertips.

Behind the turtles lies a burnished Agua clay background, glowing with luminous blue-green undertones reminiscent of tropical seawater. This polished clay surface brings warmth, radiance, and movement, evoking the living pulse of the ocean.

Above the aquatic world, the vessel shifts into night sky etching—a field of celestial symbols and star-like geometric markings. These etched motifs recall ancestral sky-watching traditions, maritime navigation, and the cosmic forces that guide the rhythms of the seas. The contrast between the tranquil Agua background and the rhythmic etched sky creates a powerful sense of duality: day and night, sea and stars, Earth and cosmos.

Geometric outline etching finishes the piece, framing the turtles and unifying the design with clean, symbolic borders. These etched lines ground the vessel in Indigenous design languages and mathematical patterns, completing the visual story.

Symbolism & Meaning

• The Seven Sea Turtles of the World
  Symbols of longevity, global connection, ancient wisdom, and ecological guardianship.

• Dimensional Carving
  Represents depth—both literal and symbolic—reflecting layers of ocean life and consciousness beneath the surface.

• Burnished Agua Background
  Evokes clarity, movement, and the living waters of Earth.

• Night Sky Etching
  Speaks to celestial navigation, cosmic cycles, and ancestral storytelling.

• Geometric Outline Patterns
  Honor Indigenous design systems and unify sky, sea, and form.

Collector Notes

This vessel embodies the full Atlantis Studio aesthetic:

• sculptural depth with carved animals

• oceanic storytelling

• celestial symbolism

• refined geometric etching

• radiant color blending with burnished clay

A true one-of-one creation, this piece is ideal for collectors of ocean-inspired art, Mesoamerican-influenced design, and museum-quality ceramic sculpture that merges culture with contemporary luminosity.