black forest maid's bigger sister | 2021

This striking sculpture features a unique and contemporary design, showcasing a blend of materials and textures. At the top, a bouquet of bright red pom-poms creates a vibrant focal point, resembling a lively floral arrangement. The pom-poms sit atop a glossy black spherical base, which exudes elegance. Below, the base transitions into a distinctive conical shape, accented with a textured surface that adds depth and intrigue to the piece. The combination of the bold red and the sleek black produces a stunning visual contrast, capturing attention effortlessly.
This sculpture is perfect for modern interiors, enhancing spaces such as living rooms, entryways, or office environments. It can serve as a conversation starter on coffee tables, mantelpieces, or desk surfaces, adding a pop of color and artistic flair. Its contemporary design makes it suitable for both residential and commercial spaces, including art galleries and boutique hotels.

artwork # 319 | polystyrene cone and globe | acrylic | varnish | wire gauze | handmade woollen pompons | papier-mâché | THE STORY BEHIND THIS ARTWORK mystical black forest known worldwide ... traditionally young women of the three villages of gutach, kirnberg and homburg-reichenbach wear a typical costume at festive occasions, especially a hat called "bollenhut". the "bollen" are these red - sometimes black - woolen spheres fixed on a straw hat. unmarried ladies wear the red "bollen", married ones a black "bollenhut". the "bollen" are positioned cruciformly all over the straw hat giving it its typical "schwarzwald" look ...