Michael Aram's Pomegranate Collection takes its inspiration from the intricacies of form and texture found in foliage from around the world."For me, the shapes conjure a sense of freshness and fragility. At the same time the textures represent a metaphor for life itself … growth, vitality, pulsation. Pomegranates are a symbol of eternity, fertility, and plenty. It is an age old image which crosses cultures and transcends time. It is as beautiful as a sculptural object, standing empty, as it is as a functional piece."