Confluence II
Artist
Atelier Alba
Year
2021
Category
sculpture / wood
Materials
ash burl tinted in gradient (black "Napoléon III"), blackened pearwood, distemper gilding, solid beech, glossy gilding plate
Dimensions
lower tray - L. 44,5 cm, W. 23,5 cm, H. 1 cm
top tray - L. 40,4 cm, W. 20,5 cm, H. 1,7 cm
sphere - Ø 6 cm
plateaux amovibles
top tray - L. 40,4 cm, W. 20,5 cm, H. 1,7 cm
sphere - Ø 6 cm
plateaux amovibles
Edition
unique piece
Stock
In stock
Expertises
Inspired by the archetypal forms of ancient architecture, the "Confluence" series of sculptural objects takes a contemporary look at two historic skills of French cabinetmaking: Napoleon III staining and tempera gilding.
Each of these objects is composed of a base inspired by the lines of the pyramid at the top of which sits a sphere. A game of assembly left to the free interpretation of its owner, it only follows the principle of positioning the sphere in a gilded housing that gives the illusion of a celestial vault. While the pyramidal structure is stripped in a skilful and innovative application of the Second Empire style colour gradient, which reveals the subtle and enigmatic beauty of the ash burr used for its veneer.
Each of these objects is composed of a base inspired by the lines of the pyramid at the top of which sits a sphere. A game of assembly left to the free interpretation of its owner, it only follows the principle of positioning the sphere in a gilded housing that gives the illusion of a celestial vault. While the pyramidal structure is stripped in a skilful and innovative application of the Second Empire style colour gradient, which reveals the subtle and enigmatic beauty of the ash burr used for its veneer.
