Garden of Dreams: The Appeal of Flower Art
Journey through floral tales expressed in both novel and ancient art forms
Celebrated American essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson famously remarked, “Earth laughs in flowers.” This sentiment echoes through Emerson’s numerous compositions, eloquently capturing the beauty of the natural world and the profound depths of the human experience.
Indeed, few of nature’s gifts captivate the soul quite like flowers. These pure blossoms infuse vitality into any space they grace, leaving us in awe of their vivid hues and fragile yet impactful presence.
From the tulip mania of 17th-century Dutch art to Monet’s mesmerizing Water Lilies, flowers have been immortalized by artists across cultures, genres, and eras. In this feature, Magnifissance shines a spotlight on four contemporary artists, each a maestro in his or her own right.
Through intricate glass sculptures, centuries-old lacquer and ceramics art, and the lost art of Konoha Tenmoku ware, these artists transport us to irresistible worlds where the beauty of flora is eternalized.
Earthly Wonders
Chiemi Watanabe’s Glass Sculptures
Intricate and richly detailed glass sculptures come to life under Chiemi Watanabe’s skilled hands. In a process she has created and perfected herself, Watanabe merges the transparency of glass with the lustrous warmth of gold using an inlay technique found in age-old lacquer crafts.
Her work, represented by UK-based gallery Adrian Sassoon, explores the demarcation between the tangible and the ephemeral in an exquisite interplay of light, nature, and artistic expression that transcends conventional categorization.
Inspired for a Beautiful Life
Blazing a Trail, One Gem at a Time
A legend in America’s jewellery scene, Seaman Schepps continues its legacy of colourful and distinctively designed pieces.
