Butterfly And Lady 蝴蝶與女士 by Kai Mao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 美術設計 Competition Category.

銅美術· 2024

Butterfly And Lady 蝴蝶與女士

by Kai Mao

Client: Kai Mao

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 美術 Category

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The Design

About Butterfly And Lady 蝴蝶與女士

《蝴蝶與女士》係一座青銅雕塑,描繪一位配戴蝴蝶嘅女士。人像雙眼緊閉,彷彿沉浸喺深思或夢境之中,而蝴蝶則棲息喺佢嘅頭部同肩膀之上,象徵自由與蛻變。呢件作品採用傳統嘅脫蠟鑄造法製成,並透過熱處理著色工藝,令青銅表面呈現出大理石般嘅質感,蝴蝶部分則以金色物料塑造,形成強烈對比。雕塑尺寸為750 x 495 x 476毫米,反思人與自然之間嘅關係。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Butterfly And Lady 蝴蝶與女士是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Butterfly And Lady 蝴蝶與女士將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Butterfly And Lady 蝴蝶與女士出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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