Ultracursive

Authors’ Comment

Ultracursive could be an object found among a magician's props.
Without a visible lid and with a hidden mechanism, it surprises the user by releasing a pencil with every gesture of lifting the box.
The mystery remains even after understanding the principle behind its operation, as it's impossible to know which writing instrument will be extracted.Beyond this mechanism, Ultracursive invites speculation about what writing might mean if it had an additional spatial dimension. We could perceive interpretive nuances simultaneously. Branches, parallel paths, and points of confluence in the narrative thread would become accessible. Writing, as a three-dimensional construct, becomes capable of changing its meaning depending on the angle from which it is viewed.The wooden outer casing preserves traces of interaction with such imaginary writing—a visual imprint of movement captured in multiple frames. The rounded triangular shape of the imprinted areas subtly recalls the grip of fingers on a pencil. This idea is further supported by brass accents, with faceted tips that reference worn-down pencil leads.
Possibly more than just a pencil holder, Ultracursive is an invitation to reflection, to accepting limitations and randomness.

The object is made from sapelli mahogany wood with oak details. The recessed areas are marked with solid brass rods.