Lily in the Sun
Titled Lily in the Sun, this sculpture is a masterful fusion of botanical form and sacred architectural design. The piece reimagines the iconic structure of a Gothic rose window through a delicate, symmetrical lens, exploring the shared geometry that underpins both the natural world and spiritual art.
The work is built upon an eight-petaled rosette, its form defined by a commanding black framework of intricate, lace-like tracery. Nestled within these layers, jewel-toned accents of crimson and cobalt blue evoke the rich, vibrant hues of stained glass, while a subtle gold border lends the entire piece a precious, artifact-like quality. The sharp, clean lines and meticulous layering create a profound sense of depth and shadow, giving the sculpture a dynamic and commanding presence.
The title itself speaks to the piece's dual nature: "Lily" for its organic, floral structure, and "Sun" for the rose window's essential function as a conduit for light. As a botanical mandala, Lily in the Sun is a harmonious synthesis of earth and spirit, rendered in precisely layered paper.
Gothic rose windows have always captivated the artist with their complexity and symbolic nature. He studied their construction in detail and even recreated some of them, until he understood the logic behind those shapes that seem to float in the air.
Based on this research, he decided to create his own version, reinterpreting the rose window beyond the two-dimensional tradition. In this work, made entirely of paper, each fragment is arranged to produce a three-dimensional effect: when viewed from different angles, the pieces lean toward the center and generate an internal movement that surprises the viewer.
The work not only pays homage to Gothic architecture but also transforms it, bringing it into the realm of contemporary experimentation. With patience, precision, and a profound respect for detail, the artist transforms paper into a medium capable of conveying the same grandeur and spirituality that inspired the original rose windows.