Butterfly And Lady Mahi Tuatahi: Whakapakoko Toi by Kai Mao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Toi me te Whakaaturanga Toi Competition Category.
ParahiToi· 2024
Butterfly And Lady Mahi Tuatahi: Whakapakoko Toi
by Kai Mao
Client: Kai Mao
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Toi Category
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The Design
About Butterfly And Lady Mahi Tuatahi: Whakapakoko Toi
Kōrero Pukapuka: Ko Pūrerehua Me Te Wahine he whakapakoko parahi e whakaatu ana i tētahi wahine kua whakapaipaitia ki ngā pūrerehua. Kua kati ngā kanohi o te āhua, e tohu ana i te whakaaro hōhonu, i te moemoeā rānei, i te wā e okioki ana ngā pūrerehua ki runga i tōna māhunga me ōna pokohiwi hei tohu mō te herekoretanga me te panonitanga. Ka hangaia te mahi toi mā te tikanga tuku roro tawhito. Ko tētahi tukanga tae wera e hoatu ana i te kiri parahi he āhua rite ki te mapere, ā, ka mahia ngā pūrerehua mā tētahi rauemi āhua koura hei whakarerekē. Ko ngā nui o te whakapakoko he 750 ki te 495 ki te 476 mirimita, ā, e whakaata ana i te hononga i waenga i te tangata me te taiao.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Butterfly And Lady Mahi Tuatahi: Whakapakoko Toi te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Butterfly And Lady Mahi Tuatahi: Whakapakoko Toi he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Butterfly And Lady Mahi Tuatahi: Whakapakoko Toi i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.
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
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