CGA Mugs

CGA Mugs are ceramic vessels derived from the protective caps used on compressed gas cylinders. The original metal caps, designed to shield cylinder valves during transport, have a domed form that is compressed into a basin capable of holding liquid, becoming a mug.

The caps referenced in this series are standardized by the Compressed Gas Association (CGA), an organization that publishes specifications for gas cylinder connections and safety components. These standards regulate the dimensions, strength, and compatibility of protective caps used on cylinders such as oxygen and acetylene.

In this series, an industrial safety object is translated into ceramic form, transforming a protective device into a domestic vessel.