a stone
![](https://marie-madlen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/madlen_014-1-1200x800.jpg)
a stone 2020,
smashed river pebble with burn mark,
49 cm x 49 cm, photo Kilian Blees
![](https://marie-madlen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/EinSteinDetail-1275x800.jpg)
a stone 2020,
smashed river pebble with burn mark,
49 cm x 49 cm, photo Kilian Blees
![](https://marie-madlen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/madlen_013-1-1200x800.jpg)
a stone 2020,
smashed river pebble with burn mark,
49 cm x 49 cm, photo Kilian Blees
One smashed river pebble lies in a circular shape on a pedestal. A delicate trace emerges at the edge. A closer look reveals a glassy, black trace. That burn marks emphasize the laid form. The trace of melting tells about the softness in the material and its inherent hardness and stability.