THE CROWN, REVEALED
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
1. What is the Crown of Consciousness?
Crown of Consciousness is a contemporary glass sculpture by artist Kaustubh Kamat, created through Kosmosk’s layered-glass process. It depicts Ganesha as a symbol of spiritual ascendancy—the movement from the visible and material toward a higher state of consciousness.
2. What does the Crown of Consciousness represent?
The Crown represents the moment when consciousness rises beyond the limitations of ordinary perception. Ganesha becomes a symbol not simply of wisdom, but of awakening, transformation and transcendence.
3. Why is it called the “Crown” of Consciousness?
The crown represents the highest point of an inner journey—the point at which awareness transcends the self. The form of Ganesha is used as a visual metaphor for this ascent.
4. Is this a religious idol or a work of art?
It is conceived primarily as a contemporary work of art. While the sculpture draws deeply from the symbolism of Ganesha, it is not intended as a conventional devotional idol. It explores spirituality through contemporary sculpture, material and perception.
THE MAKING
5. How is the sculpture made?
The sculpture is constructed from numerous individual layers of glass. Each layer is individually painted, precisely positioned and bonded with glue. The resulting block is then ground and progressively polished to reveal the image existing within its depth.
6. Is the image painted on the surface?
No. This is one of the defining characteristics of Kosmosk.
The image exists within the volume of the sculpture, rather than simply on its surface. As you move around the work, different layers and details reveal themselves.
7. How long does one sculpture take to make?
Each Crown passes through a lengthy process of painting, layering, bonding, grinding, polishing and finishing. The exact time can vary depending on the individual work and production stage.
8. Is every sculpture handmade?
Yes. Each sculpture undergoes extensive hands-on craftsmanship, particularly in the painting, assembly, finishing and polishing stages.
9. Are all 111 sculptures identical?
They belong to the same edition and follow the same artistic design, but each is individually produced, finished and inspected. Subtle variations inherent to a handmade artwork make every piece unique.
ACQUISITION
15. How much does the Crown of Consciousness cost?
Price on request only.
16. How do I acquire one?
The Crown is available through a private acquisition process. Click Request Private Acquisition and submit your details. The Kosmosk team will personally contact you regarding availability and the next steps.
17. Can I buy it directly from the website?
Rather than a conventional checkout experience, Kosmosk offers the Crown through private acquisition. This allows collectors to understand the work, its making and the available edition before acquiring it.
18. Can I see the sculpture before acquiring it?
Yes. Private viewings can be arranged where possible. A virtual viewing can also be offered to collectors outside the city.
19. Can I speak directly with the artist?
Yes. Depending on the acquisition, a private conversation with the artist can be arranged to discuss the work and its story.
COLLECTOR EXPERIENCE
20. What comes with the sculpture?
Each Crown is accompanied by its edition documentation and Certificate of Authenticity a signed artist’s letter, archival documentation and a record of the sculpture’s making.
21. Does the sculpture come with artists signature?
Yes. It’s hand-engraved.
22. Will I receive a Certificate of Authenticity?
Yes. The certificate documents the artwork, edition number, artist, materials and other relevant provenance details.
23. Will my sculpture have a digital provenance record?
Each Crown has a private digital archive containing its edition number, photographs, certificate information and documentation of its creation.
24. Can I personalize my Crown?
The artwork itself remains consistent with this edition and personalization is not possible.
DISPLAY & CARE
25. Is glass sculpture fragile?
Although glass requires care, the Crown is constructed as a substantial solid sculpture rather than a thin decorative glass object. It should nevertheless be handled carefully and displayed on a stable surface.
26. How should I clean it?
Use a soft, clean microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive materials and harsh chemicals that could affect the polished surfaces.
27. Can it be displayed in direct sunlight?
I’d recommend displaying it away from prolonged direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations. A controlled indoor environment is ideal.
28. Can it be displayed outdoors?
It is intended primarily for indoor display in a controlled environment.
29. How heavy is it?
Around 16kgs.
30. What are its dimensions?
Size : 10″ x 7″ x 5.5″
SHIPPING & OWNERSHIP
31. Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Shipping, insurance, duties and taxes depend on destination.
32. How is the sculpture packaged?
Each Crown is transported in purpose-built protective packaging designed specifically for the sculpture.
33. Is shipping insured?
Yes.
34. What happens if the sculpture is damaged during shipping?
The artwork should be shipped using appropriate protective packaging and insurance. Any damage should be reported immediately with photographs and packaging documentation so the claim and resolution process can begin.