The Big Porcelain Sculpture looks magnificent in these photos, which makes me wonder how breathtaking it must be to see it in person. No wonder it was awarded first prize at the 2010 Limoges International Competition.
Created by Bertrand Fevre, the Big Porcelain Sculpture is essentially one giant, sliced, suspended teacup. Fevre chose to replicate the cup because of its everyday quality and universal appeal as well as its reference to refinement and expertise.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Oversized Porcelain Sculptures
- Exploring further the potential of large-scale porcelain sculptures for artistic expressions and functional purposes.
- Everyday Objects as Inspiration
- Incorporating common objects as the basis for creative art forms and design endeavors.
- Suspended Art Installations
- Pushing the boundaries of traditional art displays by incorporating new technologies and materials for suspended installations.
Where This Applies
- Art
- Leveraging unconventional materials and perspectives to bring newness and disruptiveness to the art scene.
- Design
- Adopting everyday objects as the muse for creative endeavors, blurring the boundaries between art and design.
- Hospitality
- Investigating oversized, functional and aesthetic drinkware options for use in hotels, restaurants or special events.
