“Small Single Candleholder” – Iliycho Aleksiev | Artist-Made Ceramics

“Small Single Candleholder” is an original ceramic work by Iliycho Aleksiev, in which functionality meets the distinctive sculptural forms and rich decoration of a handmade object.

Small in size, yet made to gather light and atmosphere around it.

The hemispherical base gives the form stability and solidity. Above it, the candleholder gradually rises and ends in a gentle curve that introduces movement and breaks up the compact silhouette.

The curved red handle is particularly distinctive. It passes beside the main form like a free line, becoming both a functional and a decorative element.

Warm earth tones emphasise the natural presence of the ceramics, while red accents enliven the composition and draw the eye towards individual details.

The richly decorated surface suggests an object with a history. The ornaments, relief and traces of handcraft make every viewpoint a different encounter with the work.

There is something antique yet deeply personal about the candleholder — as though it has long belonged to someone’s home and has kept the light of many quiet evenings.

Even without a lit candle, it has a sculptural presence of its own. When the flame appears, the light emphasises the relief and warm colours, making the ceramics seem even more alive.

Measuring 18 × 17 × 14 cm, the work is compact and suited to those small spaces where a single artistic detail can change the entire atmosphere.

“Small Single Candleholder” is a work about quiet evenings, warm light and those small objects that gradually become part of the feeling of home.

Why choose this artwork

✓ Artist – Iliycho Aleksiev

✓ Original ceramics by the artist

✓ Handmade

✓ A stable hemispherical base

✓ A distinctive curved red handle

✓ A richly decorated surface with relief

✓ Warm earth tones and red accents

✓ A combination of a functional object and a small sculpture

✓ A compact format with a strong artistic presence

✓ A unique original artwork

One light is enough

The evening grows quiet, the flame appears and suddenly the small space around it feels warmer. “Small Single Candleholder” by Iliycho Aleksiev is about those moments when very little is needed to change the whole atmosphere.