Krystal Kut Vase by Malwina Konopacka

Krystal Kut vase by Malwina Konopacka 2020 Signature engraved, signed authenticity certificate provided Edition : Kolektiv Cite Radieuse Materials: Blown crystal Dimensions: 35 x 16 x 12 cm Krystal comprises a limited series of 35cm high, 15 kg heavy pure, mouth-blown and hand painted or cut Czech glass. The shape is based on Malwina design, who also realises sketches and hand paintings onsite, at the workshop in Central Bohemia. Combining the unique craftsmanship of Czech Republic's most respected glass-blowers and glass-cutters, Krystal series embodies inspirations specific to Malwina Konopacka own universe, also drawing from regional traditions. Handcrafted in the Czech Republic. The cut vase is the fifth in the series, and the first in cut and polished glass, the two most traditional techniques in Czech crystal manufacturing since the 17th Century. Hand designed directly on the shape by the artist, it translates the energy of Malwina's contemporary drawing into a century-long tradition manufacturing process. Krystal is mouth blown in purest Czech glass, hand polished and cut. Each piece is engraved. Authenticity certificate is provided. Malwina Konopacka - designer and illustrator, author of the OKO ceramics collection. Born in 1982 in Warsaw, she studied industrial design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and illustration at the Universität der Künste in Berlin. As an illustrator, she worked for print media and it was indeed her passion for illustration that resulted in the first OKO vases – born out of artistic curiosity that pushed the artist to examine how a familiar drawing would work in the three-dimensional world of everyday objects. The first object from the OKO family was conceived in 2014 and since then the family has been constantly growing. The OKO family consists of vases OKO / 2014, Teresa / 2018, Nana / 2018, Krystal / 2018, Irena / 2019, Miki / 2020 and Aniela / 2018 plates. Items are made and painted by hand in collaboration with skilled craftsmen and technologists. OKO is also the starting point for artistic and sculptural endeavours. The modular totems Mama / 2019, Hugging Mama / 2020 and Totem Forms / 2020 or the installation Fountain / 2019 are forms at the intersection of visual arts and design.