Butterfly And Lady Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan by Kai Mao

Butterfly And Lady Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan by Kai Mao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Bwonz in Bozar Competition Category.

BwonzBozar· 2024

Butterfly And Lady Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan

by Kai Mao

Client: Kai Mao

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Bozar Category

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The Design

About Butterfly And Lady Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan

Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan se yon eskilti an bwonz ki reprezante yon fanm dekore ak papiyon. Figi a gen je l fèmen, sa ki sijere yon reflechisman fon oswa yon rèv, pandan ke papiyon poze sou tèt li ak zepòl li kòm senbòl libète ak transfòmasyon. Travay la fèt ak metòd tradisyonèl sir pèdi a (lost wax). Yon pwosesis koloraj tèmik bay sifas bwonz lan yon teksti ki sanble ak mab, epi papiyon yo fèt ak yon materyèl ki sanble ak lò pou kreye kontras. Eskilti a mezire 750 pa 495 pa 476 milimèt e li reflechi sou relasyon ki genyen ant moun ak lanati.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Butterfly And Lady Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Butterfly And Lady Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Butterfly And Lady Papiyon Ak Fanm Nan satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

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