Cetus & TextureTide
TextureTide
Ever notice how glass sponges have that lattice of micro‑channels that look like a tiny stone network? I love how their texture changes with light, it's like painting the ocean floor. What do you think those tiny structures do for the sponge?
Cetus
They’re the sponge’s plumbing and its skeleton all in one, a lattice that forces water to move in a very slow, laminar way. The channels draw in plankton and organic particles, keep the tissue hydrated, and help the sponge stay stable in turbulent currents. Light plays off the glassy walls, so the structure looks like a living crystal – a reminder that even the simplest lifeforms can be both utilitarian and beautiful.