These ceramic forms have two equal and opposite sides, calling to mind the fragile balance of ecosystems. The highly polished, smooth surface has a patina resulting from traditional smoke-firing, making them appear timeless and other-worldly.

Their symmetry is reflected in their title. The ancient Roman god Janus was usually depicted with two faces, one looking to the past and one facing the future. He was the god of endings and beginnings; of thresholds, gateways and transitions, and is an apt figure in this moment of climate emergency.