«Vernissage» is a botanical sculpture made of cold porcelain, created on the basis of precise botanical analysis, reproducing fresh flowers with all their unique details. The peculiarity of this project lies in the use of the author’s technique and technology, including careful selection of cold porcelain varieties and mixtures for each detail, reinforcement of elements and different types of tinting with oil paints and pastels. This allows you to make each flower durable and bring it as close to natural as possible.
This project was created: 2022
Composition: peonies, roses, poppies, anemones, muscari, daisies, ruscus.
Materials used: cold porcelain, marshmallow clay, oil paints, pastels, floral wire, fishing line, varnish, special glue, silk thread, flock powder.
Additionally: vase, floral sponge.
Options: height with wazai 510 mm, length 540 mm, width 250 mm, weight 3.5kg.
Circulation: single copy.
Price of the composition «Vernissage»: RUB 166,450
The goal of the project is to capture the splendor of nature in time in a cold porcelain sculpture, combining scientific precision with artistic expression and conveying to the audience admiration for the beauty of the flower.
Inspiration and ideas:
To create the composition «Vernissage», the inspiration was fresh flowers and Baroque still lifes with their exquisite shapes and colors. Also influential were the non-commercial works of contemporary florists, showing new approaches to composition and color combinations.
Concept:
A botanical sculpture made of cold porcelain in a classically shaped vase in the form of a lush composition combines natural elements and modern decor. Using cold porcelain allows you to create incredibly realistic flowers and leaves that look life-like. At the same time, a classic vase adds sophistication and elegance to this composition. Thanks to the combination of different styles and materials, this sculpture will be a unique and attractive decorative element that will attract attention and add charm to any interior.
The function of such a sculpture is multifaceted and depends on where it will be located. Possible composition functions include:
- Decoration: sculpture is used to decorate the interior of a home, hotel or other public place. Its unique design and details, as well as its unusual style, attract attention and create an atmosphere of sophistication.
- Art: The sculpture can be considered as a work of art and combines modern floral design trends with luxurious baroque elements, which can interest design and art lovers and professionals as an object of study and inspiration.
- Exhibition function: sculpture can also be used in exhibitions and cultural events as an artistic object to attract the attention of viewers and expand art spaces.
- Symbolic function: The composition can also carry certain symbolic meanings or messages. They can reflect themes of nature, beauty, abundance or life.
- Ecological function: such a sculpture can not only become a piece of decoration and art, but also a unique symbol of environmental conservation for future generations.
The target audience:
Art lovers. They value beauty and originality in art and see botanical work as a unique and interesting item that will decorate the interior and give it a unique charm and style.
Interior designers. Interior design specialists are interested in a botanical composition made of cold porcelain as a creative and non-standard decorative element that can decorate and complement a modern interior.
Art collectors. People who are interested in collecting consider botanical cold porcelain work to be a valuable and original object that will add beauty and variety to their art collection.
Environmentally conscious consumers. People concerned about conservation and the environment are interested in botanical cold porcelain work. This is an eco-friendly and sustainable decor option.
Museum exhibit. Botanical cold porcelain work is a unique and memorable exhibit in the museum’s art and design collection. Graceful shapes and natural colors attract visitors and give them the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and magnificent forms within the walls of the museum.
To implement the Vernissage project, a detailed study and sketching of botanical analysis schemes for each flower included in the composition was carried out. This helped to accurately reproduce plant shapes and colors using cold porcelain, oil paints and pastels.
Cold porcelain is white, warm or cold. Dyeing is done by hand, usually over white. However, sometimes a small amount of paint is added inside the clay to improve the properties of cold porcelain and make the tinting process easier. This is often used to create green shades.
For each type of flower included in the Vernissage composition, detailed painting was done with paints and pastels. Thanks to a careful approach to the selection of shades and paint application techniques, each flower acquired the most realistic appearance, conveying its natural beauty and uniqueness.
Пример ботанического разбора, Анемон
Creating the project involves using silicone tools to capture the vibrant texture of each flower and petal. Each detail is finished with special stacks, which allows you to achieve realistic shapes and bends.
To transfer the texture to the clay, it must first be cooled or heated. The choice of method depends on the type of cold porcelain, the shape of the instrument and its features, as well as the temperature and humidity of the room.
Drying is done in air, and it is important to preserve the original curves and shapes. For this purpose, paralon and polystyrene foam dryers are used, which help to avoid deformation.
The wire is built into parts of a flower almost among all their entire length before the texture is applied. The wire first undergoes two-stage processing. This wire embedding process is unique and developed by me. This is one of the most difficult stages, which requires certain skills and knowledge.
To make stamens, a fishing line is used, which is pre-treated with sandpaper. Each stamen is created from cold porcelain and then sculpted into a realistic appearance using tweezers.
The creation of the composition, including the shape and arrangement of flowers at different levels, followed the principles of modern floristry, inspired by the Baroque style. At the same time, the choice of colors, their quantity and texture was carried out in accordance with the Fibonacci rule.
The Vernissage project is not only a work of art, but also a carefully crafted exploration of botanical precision and artistic expression. The use of cold porcelain and various finishing techniques gave the composition uniqueness and individuality, creating it a perfect combination of nature and art.