Description
Rain Cloud is an atmospheric and contemplative suiseki by Italian artist Franco Mauri, known for his ability to select stones that stir the imagination and capture fleeting moments of nature’s poetry. This piece, composed of sandstone (arenaria) and supported by a finely crafted Koto wood daiza, is named for its uncanny resemblance to a cloud heavy with rain, gently drifting across the sky.
The stone’s form is voluminous and soft, with gentle undulations and curves that seem shaped by wind rather than erosion. Its color—a muted, stormy grey—further deepens the association with a cloud ready to release its weight, carrying the emotional tones of melancholy, nourishment, and introspection. There’s a profound sense of stillness and suspended energy in its shape, as if the rain is just about to fall.
Rather than dramatic or theatrical, the beauty of Rain Cloud lies in its subtlety and atmosphere. It captures a moment in the cycle of weather and life, offering viewers a reflection on the rhythms of nature—its calm before the storm, and the quiet power of its presence.
The Koto wood daiza grounds the composition with grace and warmth, supporting the stone in a way that highlights its levity and form without overpowering it. Together, stone and base achieve a sense of balance between earth and sky, density and softness.
Rain Cloud is a suiseki that speaks gently but deeply. It invites contemplation, suggesting themes of impermanence, emotion, and the invisible forces that shape the world around us. A piece ideal for collectors who appreciate not just form, but mood, color, and narrative—a true sculpture in still air.
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