Gala by Kseniya Kravtsova for Serax
What if an ordinary plastic carrier bag became a piece of art?
For her Gala collection for Serax, artist Kseniya Kravtsova draws inspiration from the familiar image of a thin plastic bag caught in a moment of air. As it fills and unfolds, its surface forms soft, unexpected folds and curves. Kravtsova captures this fleeting movement in porcelain, transforming something light and temporary into an object that is solid, tactile and enduring.
Growing up near Lviv in Ukraine before spending more than twenty years working in the south of France, Kravtsova brings a poetic sensibility to her work. She describes herself as “a poet who happened to become an artist”, a perspective that is reflected in the playful yet thoughtful character of Gala.
Each vase is hand-finished, with its own distinctive creases and folds that echo the natural movement of a real carrier bag. A rich, thick glaze enhances the sculptural surface, giving the porcelain a softness and depth that contrasts with its solid form. Available in two sizes and two colours, the design retains an open handle structure, allowing flower stems to lean naturally against the handles rather than simply sit inside the vase.
We selected Gala for Comma Edit because we are drawn to objects that go beyond their intended function. Even without flowers, these vases have a presence of their own, almost like small sculptures within a space. Their playful silhouettes, unexpected references and considered colours bring a sense of wit and beautiful variation to an interior.
Whether displayed as a standalone object or used to hold flowers, Gala offers a fresh perspective on the everyday, turning a familiar disposable object into something worth keeping and looking at.
“I am a poet who happened to become an artist.” Kseniya Kravtsova
Serax | Gala Vase S
Serax | Gala Vase L