Conceptual narrative:
"Birth of the Sun" is a monumental high-relief circular sculpture (tondo) with a dramatic central opening that intellectualizes cosmic creation, radiant energy, and new beginnings. The compositions radiate from a perfect central void, mimicking a solar eclipse, a shifting stellar singularity, or a volcanic crater erupting with molten light. The juxtaposition of the expansive, smooth golden crown above and the aggressive, textured black rays radiating outward creates a powerful energetic tension. This imposing avant-garde work of art serves as a radiant ritual center, bringing an atmosphere of supreme dramatic opulence, architectural mysticism, and refined contemporary elegance to premium contemporary interiors.
"Birth of the Sun" is a monumental high-relief circular sculpture (tondo) with a dramatic central opening, bringing an atmosphere of luxury, architectural mystery, and refined contemporary elegance to premium contemporary interiors.
Visual and Sculptural Impact:
The artwork boasts a substantial overall thickness of 7 cm (2.8 in) with multi-layered incisions ranging from 2 to 3 cm (0.8 to 1.2 in) in depth. The central opening creates a captivating interplay of depth, allowing the color of the wall behind it to become an integral part of the artwork. The main tectonic beams are finished in an ultra-matte, light-absorbing black, casting heavy, architectural shadows. In a brilliant contrast, the sunburst cracks and the upper portion of the ridge are hand-painted with high-quality gold leaf (tale) and selectively sealed with a glossy, odorless, hypoallergenic resin. This creates an intense "wet look" effect, giving the golden veins a fluid, glassy depth that dynamically captures and reflects ambient light as the viewer moves through the room.
Technique and Craftsmanship:
Meticulously handcrafted through an intensive, highly skilled, multi-week sculpting process. The plywood base is custom-made. The sculpture features an internal, point-reinforced structure that guarantees absolute structural strength under a 10 kg weight and is specifically designed to distribute the load around a central cavity. The complex radial relief is created using high-quality polymer compounds, followed by hand carving and hand finishing to create rough, organic ridges and deep valleys. The piece is then coated with high-strength cement and structural plaster mixtures, painted with deep black water-soluble pigments, gold-plated, and selectively coated with museum resin and matte varnish for an archival, UV-protected finish.