Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire
Ballerina by Studio McGuire

Ballerina 2023

Studio McGuire

Wood
56 ⨯ 36 ⨯ 17 cm
ConditionExcellent
€ 17.500

CJS Gallery

  • About the artwork
    Artist: Studio McGuire
    Title: Ballerina
    Size: 56x36x17 cm
    Technique: Handmade out of wood, display
    Edition: 1/1, unique piece

    Ballerina: A Symphony of Wood and Dance

    Emerging from the hands of a skilled artisan, “Ballerina” stands as a testament to the harmonious blend of artistry and craftsmanship. This captivating piece, meticulously crafted from layers of finely cut wood, is not merely a decorative ornament; it is an invitation to step into a world of exquisite beauty and graceful movement.

    The artwork’s exterior is adorned with a mesmerizing array of designs, each cut with meticulous precision and imbued with an air of elegance. These delicate patterns, reminiscent of intricate lacework or swirling arabesques, adorn the surface of the wooden panels, creating a captivating visual tapestry.

    As you approach, two doors beckon you to unveil the hidden treasure within. With a gentle touch, the doors swing open, revealing a scene that will captivate your senses. Inside, a graceful ballerina pirouettes amidst a backdrop of swirling clouds and starlit skies. Her delicate form, captured in meticulous detail, seems to dance before your eyes, embodying the very essence of ballet’s ethereal allure.

    This unique artwork, a masterpiece of artisanship, is a treasure that will grace any wall with its exquisite beauty. Its handcrafted nature ensures that no two pieces will ever be the same, making each “Ballerina” a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

    As you gaze upon this enchanting creation, allow yourself to be transported to a realm of ethereal beauty, where the graceful movements of a ballerina intertwine with the delicate artistry of hand-crafted wood. Let the “Ballerina” become a beacon of elegance and inspiration in your home, a reminder of the transformative power of art and the enduring allure of the dance.
  • About the artist

    Davy & Kristin McGuire are multi-award winning mixed reality artists, internationally renowned for their idiosyncratic experiments in digital projection, immersive art and storytelling. Their works have been exhibited, sold, published and screened internationally, and their critically acclaimed theatrical projects have been invited to tour to more than 100 venues in 25 different countries over 4 continents.

    Drawing on Davy’s background in theatre and Kristin’s career as a dancer for Cirque du Soleil and many other international companies, the couple have an eclectic portfolio:

    The couple’s work has included the world‘s first projection mapped pop-up book The Icebook; a multimedia stage adaptation of fantasy novel, Howl’s Moving Castle; and The Paper Architect which won the Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award 2013 and received the Helpmann Award for Best Visual Theatre Production after touring Australia in 2015.

    Crossing genres of theatre, film, live performance and installations the McGuires have been commissioned by organisations such as The Royal Shakespeare Company, Hull UK City of Culture 2017, Canal+, Museums at Night, the Swedish Museum of Performing Arts, London International Mime Festival and the Projection Mapping Association of Japan.
    Their large scale immersive projection installation A Night at the Mansion, commissioned by Harewood House, was awarded Innovation of the Year by the Museum & Heritage Awards in 2020.

    Their commercial installations include Kingdom of Dreams for Dior at Harrods, Floating City for Barneys’ Madison Avenue; Alchimie de Courvoisier for Courvoisier at Harrods; and Precious Moments for Mikimoto in Tokyo which won the Japan Space Design Association Award and the Ginza Association Division Excellence Award.

    The couple has also created commercial films for ELLE China and Courvoisier, and music videos for international music labels such as Polydor and Epitaph Records.

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