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AN ARTIST’S GARDEN

By Syahmin Ritzwan

Renowned French artist Claude Lalanne collaborates with Louisa Guinness Gallery to present Butterflies et Bijoux, an exhibition showcasing a curation of over 50 years of work.

 

Golden Clover, Small Sculpture, Crystal and Gold plated bronze, diameter 5.3 x cm, Art Cural edition of 150
Golden Clover, Small Sculpture, Crystal and Gold plated bronze, diameter 5.3 x cm, Art Cural edition of 150

 

Jules et Jim, 2015, Small Sculptures, bronze and steel, 6.0 x 12.0 x 7.5 cm, edition of 40
Jules et Jim, 2015, Small Sculptures, bronze and steel, 6.0 x 12.0 x 7.5 cm, edition of 40

 

Opening its doors to the public this Thursday, 9 June, the exhibition presents both quintessential and unseen pieces by the artist. This includes works such as her 1967 Empreinte Series created with one of the greatest names in fashion, French designer Yves Saint Laurent, as well as her iconic collection Les Lalannes, which she collaborated with her husband, François-Xavier Lalanne, when she was under his tutorship.

 

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Flower Pin brooch; Flower brooch; Bague en Fleur ring; Flower III brooch
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Flower Pin brooch; Flower brooch; Bague en Fleur ring; Flower III brooch

 

But the highlight of this upcoming exhibition is the exclusive Butterflies et Bijoux, featuring small, intricate jewellery pieces, either sculpted and crafted. Find elements of surrealism and fantasy in this collection as the French artist explores and presents works of flora and fauna — such as snails with fingers for heads, shells as spoons, rabbits in roughs, and butterflies for the wrist, neck, and hair.

 

Finger necklace, galvanised copper, diameter 15.0 cm, small edition
Finger necklace, galvanised copper, diameter 15.0 cm, small edition

 

Large Pod earrings, Bronze dore, 3.0 x 4.0 cm, Art Curial edition
Large Pod earrings, Bronze dore, 3.0 x 4.0 cm, Art Curial edition

 

Using an electroplating technique, Lalanne worked on real organic materials (sometimes even from her own garden) and submerged them in copper sulphate to create a metallic replica of an original object, fossilising and preserving its beauty.

 

Globe Ameranth Drop, 2012, Earrings, galvanised copper, unique
Globe Ameranth Drop earrings, galvanised copper, unique

 

Butterflies et Bijoux — Claude Lalanne

Louisa Guinness Gallery

9 June — 29 July 2016

First FLoor, 45 Conduit Street

London W1S 2YN

T: (0) 207 494 4664

www.louisaguinnessgallery.com

 

Image opener: Clockwise from top: Bague en Fleur XXI ring; Bague en Fleur XXV ring; Bague en Fleur XXIX

All images courtesy of Louisa Guinness Gallery

 

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