The project was inspired by dandelions which are present in nature. The idea of Dandelions is to capture floral delicacy using “heavy material” – metal. The delicate nature of Dandelions contrasts the monumental architecture of the city.
Dandelions are made of high quality acid resistant stainless electropolished steel. It does not require special maintenance. It is totally water, storm and winter-proof.
The main idea is a reference to the mythical Garden of Eden from which the human kind emerged and spread his vision of world and culture. Adam and Eve presents a young couple enjoying the moment of privacy and intimacy.
Using various types and gauges of steel wire, the artist has created figures full of energy and whimsy. The sculpture might be likened to a line scribbled on paper, with a similar freedom of movement. There is the sense of immediacy as if the artist created the figures very quickly, allowing the lines of the wires to twist and turn as they wished. The artist wanted the figures to have real as well as visual movement. They have a “kinetic energy” that makes them seem to communicate with each other and with viewers.
The project was inspired by dandelions which are present in nature. The idea of Dandelions is to capture floral delicacy using “heavy material” – metal. The delicate nature of Dandelions contrasts the monumental architecture of the city.
Dandelions are made of high quality acid resistant stainless electro polished steel. It does not require special maintenance. It is totally water, storm and winter-proof.
DNA sculpture represents a continuation of a cycle designed for Municipal Botanic Garden of Wroclaw University. The form symbolizes a spiral line of DNA code. It combines masculine and feminine element with upward dynamics striving for further evolution.
The idea of the sculpture presents the return of a couple after experiencing life trials. Devoidof illusion, they return to the Garden of Eden as a starting point. Adam and Eve who are walking inthe Garden of Eden. In its stylistics, the sculpture emphasizes the connection of man and nature.
Sculplture`s idea connect state of a dream with enjoying the nature.
Sculpture`s fragility and transparency evokes the idea of angels being mysterious and enigmatic but at the same time strong and supportive (steel).
Continuation of a cycle designed for the Municipal Botanic Garden of Wroclaw University. The sculpture`s upward dynamic represents the idea of flight and victory.
Human body as the gateway to the depth of nature.
The work combines technical and organic forms which interact together, expressing structural richness of the olive wood material. The sculpture shows a dominant vertical direction which symbolizes striving for perfection.
The sculpture was created at 2011 “1st International Wood Symposium”, Gangelt, Germany
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