For Naples artist Sydney Alexandra Jones, sculpted lips are a recurring motif—a symbol of expression and connection. “The mouth is a deeply expressive portal,” she says. “It’s how we speak, eat, kiss.” Her handbuilt ceramics translate that idea into witty, tactile forms. The Lip Box with Full Set of Dominoes pairs a sculptural lid with a tray of hand-shaped tiles, turning a familiar game into functional art. Finished in earthy and gilded glazes that echo natural tones, Sydney’s pieces are made to be displayed, used and talked about—objects that invite touch as much as conversation. sydneyalexandrajonesceramics.com
Photography by Anna Nguyen