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Memories of Rose and Journey of the Blue Ruimtedecoratie by Oyu

Memories of Rose and Journey of the Blue Ruimtedecoratie by Oyu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in IJzer in Beeldende Kunst en Kunstinstallatie Ontwerp Competition Category.


IJzerBeeldende Kunst· 2021

Memories of Rose and Journey of the Blue Ruimtedecoratie

by Oyu

Client: Oyu

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Beeldende Kunst Category

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The Design

About Memories of Rose and Journey of the Blue Ruimtedecoratie

Dit werk is geïnspireerd door het liefdesverhaal achter het portret "Marthe de Florian", een werk van Giovanni Bellini. Het rooskleurige arrangement stelt haar voor als actrice die in Parijs leefde tijdens het glamoureuze vooroorlogse tijdperk. De roos staat voor liefde. De blauwe daarentegen vertegenwoordigt de kracht van een vrouw die door de maalstroom van de oorlog dwaalt, maar nooit wanhoopt en om de dageraad bidt. De twee grote gebogen bloemen symboliseren het te bewandelen pad, en de gedroogde blauwe plant wordt de "reizigersboom" genoemd en symboliseert de veranderende tijden.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Memories of Rose and Journey of the Blue Ruimtedecoratie is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Memories of Rose and Journey of the Blue Ruimtedecoratie wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Memories of Rose and Journey of the Blue Ruimtedecoratie wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The work is based on "Ikebana" (Japanese Flower Arrangement), using various materials to express the image of Giovanni's paint.
The rose colored vase and flowers show Florian's muslin pink dress as well as the image of the era. A protrusion to the upper left painted white, is a dry plant and meant to symbolize Giovanni's passionate hands. You can see a crystal pearl hanging from it, signifying Florian's tears with emotion. The other piece in blue shows contrasting emotions of despair of war.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 600mm x Depth 200mm x Height 550mm
Tags
Artistic Decor, Fine Arts, Space Decorations, Flower, Art, Interior Decorations
Production Technology
Composition by Adhesion with Dried Flowers, Artificial Flowers, Glass Vase, Pearl, Metal Chain, Acrylic Board and Metal Wire.
Design Challenge
Mixing various materials and make one piece of art work.
Research
Researched Italian Impressionism through website and came across the painting of Giovanni Bellini. Impressed by the story behind the art
Inspiration
The inspiration for this art work, consisting of two pieces, comes from the story behind the painting, "Portrait of Marthe de Florian" by Italian painter Giovanni Boldini. The painting had been sleeping for 70 years until it was discovered at Florian's apartment in Paris. This work is an homage to the beautiful memories of Giovanni and his lover Florian. "La Memoire De La Rose " (left) depicts the story of her elegant life in Paris. "La Voyage Bleu" (right) is the image of her life after the war. She lived with dignity.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2016 in Tokyo and was exhibited in Flower Art Award In Tokyo Midtown in April 2017
Operation Flow
Display Tips: 1.Overall coloration may fade overtime, therefore avoidance of the direct sun light is advisable.
2. You can arrange them side by side as shown in the photo. Depending on the space available, you may place them apart from each other. It might be interesting to display it with each facing away from the other, back to back in a place like a museum where the audience flow can be dictated. Such flow must allow viewing "La Memoire De La Rose" first , followed by "La Voyage de Bleu".
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Endo Yoko, Memories of Rose, 2020.
Image #2: Photographer Endo Yoko, Memories of Rose, 2020.
Image #3: Photographer Endo Yoko, Memories of Rose, 2020.
Image #4: Photographer Endo Yoko, Memories of Rose, 2020.
Profile Photography, Masahiro Ikarashi, Hana Makeup, 2017.

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