Butterfly And Lady Keunstbeeldhouwurk by Kai Mao

Butterfly And Lady Keunstbeeldhouwurk by Kai Mao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award yn Brûns in Skoane Keunsten en Keunstynstalaasje Ûntwerp Competition Category.

BrûnsSkoane Keunst· 2024

Butterfly And Lady Keunstbeeldhouwurk

by Kai Mao

Client: Kai Mao

A' Design Award yn Brûns Winner in Skoane Keunst Category

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The Design

About Butterfly And Lady Keunstbeeldhouwurk

Butterfly And Lady is in bronzen byldhouwurk dat in frou útbyldet dy't fersierd is mei flinters. De figuer hat har eagen sletten, wat wiist op djipe gedachten of dreamen, wylst flinters op har holle en skouders rêste as symboalen fan frijheid en transformaasje. It wurk is getten mei de tradisjonele ferlerne-wasmetoade. In termysk kleuringsproses jout it bronzen oerflak in mermerachtige tekstuer, en de flinters binne útfierd yn in goudkleurich materiaal foar kontrast. It byldhouwurk mjit 750 by 495 by 476 millimeter en reflektearret op de relaasje tusken minsken en natuer.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Brûns

Butterfly And Lady Keunstbeeldhouwurk is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns, in heech prestisjeuze erkenning foar treflike ûntwerpen dy't har ûnderskiede troch kreativiteit, fernuft en tûkens. Brûnswinners binne tige feardige en opfallend kreative artefakten dy't de grutte ûnderfining, ferbylding en betochtsumens fan har ûntwerpers befêstigje. Fan Butterfly And Lady Keunstbeeldhouwurk wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierber objekt is dat opmerklik profesjoneel en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Brûns yntegrearret de bêste praktiken yn keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology en is treflik om syn omtinken foar detail. Butterfly And Lady Keunstbeeldhouwurk foldocht behoeften prachtich, reitsjet winsken, betsjoeveret gefoelens en sprekt nijsgjirrigens oan.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The sculpture distinguishes itself with its intricate design and profound symbolism. The artist has skillfully integrated butterflies around the figure of a woman, signifying freedom and transformation. The woman in the sculpture has her eyes closed, as if in deep thought or dreaming, and the butterflies that adorn her head and shoulders seem to communicate to the viewer that her mind and soul are unchained by the material world.
Dimensions & Packaging: 750 mm x 495 mm x 476 mm
Tags: Bronze sculpture, Butterfly headdress, Serene facial expression, Gold elements, Surrealism, Symbolism of the soul,
Production Technology: Bronze sculpture
Design Challenge: From a technical standpoint, the sculpture demonstrates masterful casting skills and material manipulation. The choice of materials and the production process ensure the quality and durability of the sculpture, while also showcasing a reverence for traditional craftsmanship blended with modern innovation. Overall, "Butterfly And Lady" is an artistic amalgamation of tradition and modernity, freedom and spirit, tangibility and aspiration. It serves not only as an art sculpture piece but also as a philosophical contemplation on dreams and liberty.
Inspiration: The draws its inspiration from the artist's interest in the philosophical relationship between humans and nature, the interplay of the material and the ethereal. The fusion of butterflies and human form symbolizes transformation and the transient beauty of life. This piece contrasts the enduring nature of art with the fleeting life of butterflies, capturing ephemeral moments in a form meant to endure, reflecting a desire to hold onto the fragile beauty of existence within an everchanging world.
Project Duration: The sculpture was completed at the end of 2022 and participated in the Hong Kong FINA ART ASIA art fair in October 2023 and was selected as the exhibition poster. The sculpture is limited to 8 editions, one of which was successfully sold at the Hanhai Auction in Beijing, China in December 2023.
Operation Flow: This work is made using the lost wax method of traditional bronze sculptures, with rigorous modeling and novel conception. The uniqueness of this product also lies in the color treatment of its bronze surface. A thermal coloring process is used here, using chemicals to form a marble-like texture on the bronze surface under high-temperature barbecue. exuding a sense of classical elegance, while the butterflies are rendered in a gold-like material, creating a striking contrast with the base.
Image Credits: #1: Photographer Kai Mao