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Butterfly And Lady Umjetnička skulptura by Kai Mao

Butterfly And Lady Umjetnička skulptura by Kai Mao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Likovna Umjetnost i Umjetničke Instalacije Competition Category.


BroncaLikovna Umjetnost· 2024

Butterfly And Lady Umjetnička skulptura

by Kai Mao

Client: Kai Mao

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Likovna Umjetnost Category

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The Design

About Butterfly And Lady Umjetnička skulptura

Leptir i dama je brončana skulptura koja prikazuje ženu ukrašenu leptirima. Lik ima zatvorene oči, što sugerira duboku zamišljenost ili sanjarenje, dok leptiri počivaju na njezinoj glavi i ramenima kao simboli slobode i preobrazbe. Djelo je izliveno tradicionalnom metodom lijevanja u izgubljenom vosku. Postupak termalnog bojenja daje bronzanoj površini teksturu nalik mramoru, a leptiri su izvedeni u materijalu nalik zlatu radi kontrasta. Skulptura mjeri 750 x 495 x 476 milimetara i predstavlja promišljanje o odnosu između ljudi i prirode.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Butterfly And Lady Umjetnička skulptura je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Butterfly And Lady Umjetnička skulptura bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Butterfly And Lady Umjetnička skulptura sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

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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

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