the last stone by erick sauxedo from mexico

River stones are shaped by the flow of water currents over thousands of years until they are perfectly smooth and soft, becoming a visual narrator of their own story and space.

Just like river stones, over life we interact with different people and places until we perfectly fit in a certain spot. Regardless of that, sometimes stones move away and relocate to a new space.

The pain of losing a loved one, slowly but surely, subsides with time and nothing is left but our memories of the experiences we lived together with those who have departed before us. This is the concept behind The Last Stone.

The transition between a common space and a new one should happen in a natural flow resembling the infinite surface of a river stone with no sharp edges. The Last Stone urn functions as a beautiful aesthetic reminder of the perfect memory left of that spirit missing.
The design incorporates a contrast in color and material that resonates with the feeling of having to let go someone but understanding that they are in a better place. On one hand, we have a large, smooth and white ceramic container that feels soft to the touch. By comparison, the ring on which the container rests is fashioned out of slate gray volcanic stone. This elemental material signifies a spiritual return to nature once our cycle on earth is finished.

Additionally, the stone has a small opening that works as a spiritual window that invites the user to look into the urn and reconnect with the departed. In this way, the design encourages the product to break the taboo of the death and find a new and truthful link with those who have moved on before us.