Butterfly And Lady Konstskulptur by Kai Mao

Butterfly And Lady Konstskulptur by Kai Mao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Brons in Konst- och Konstinstallationsdesign Competition Category.

BronsKonst· 2024

Butterfly And Lady Konstskulptur

by Kai Mao

Client: Kai Mao

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Konst Category

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The Design

About Butterfly And Lady Konstskulptur

Fjäril Och Kvinna är en bronsskulptur som föreställer en kvinna prydd med fjärilar. Figuren har slutna ögon, vilket antyder djupa tankar eller drömmar, medan fjärilar vilar på hennes huvud och axlar som symboler för frihet och förvandling. Verket är gjutet med den traditionella cire perdue-metoden (bortsmält vax). En termisk färgningsprocess ger bronsytan en marmorliknande textur, och fjärilarna är utformade i ett guldliknande material för kontrast. Skulpturen mäter 750 x 495 x 476 millimeter och reflekterar över relationen mellan människa och natur.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

Butterfly And Lady Konstskulptur är vinnare av A' Design Award i Brons, ett högst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas enastående designverk som utmärker sig genom kreativitet, uppfinningsrikedom och klokhet. Bronsvinnare är mycket skickliga och slående kreativa föremål som styrker formgivarnas stora erfarenhet, fantasi och påhittighet. Butterfly And Lady Konstskulptur förväntas vara ett högt skattat, beundrat och älskat föremål som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Brons införlivar bästa praxis inom konst, vetenskap, design och teknik och är utmärkt genom sin omsorg om detaljer. Butterfly And Lady Konstskulptur tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

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