The Botanica collection captures the pure Lalique tradition. To the delight of us all.
René Lalique (1860-1945), a major figure of Art Nouveau then Art Deco, was above all a visionary artist whose works combined technical perfection and unbridled creativity. Both a master glassmaker and jeweller, he found his inspiration throughout his life in nature. Staying true to this DNA, the new Botanica collection plunges back into a universe where floral romanticism contrasts with mineral strength. Thanks to the talent of its artists and the exceptional expertise of its glass masters, Lalique captures the ornamental and symbolic power of peony, lily of the valley, orchid or cherry blossoms..
The precision of the design, the purity of the material, its play of reflections and transparency, allow the light to be sculpted. Marc Larminaux, Lalique’s Artistic Director, gives us the #SoBARNES insight into how to make the ephemeral eternal:
Celebrated the world over, the spectacular phenomenon of Japanese cherry blossoms inspired the creation of this vase in a numbered edition for the colourless version and limited to 88 pieces for the amber and fuchsia versions (top photo). Illuminated in gold and highlighted with hand-applied enamel, this vase strikingly expresses the ornamental power of the cherry blossom.
A marriage of raw strength and delicacy, opposing square shape and curved lines, the Pivoines vases and bowl (below) contrast mineral strength and floral romanticism. As if cut with a gouge from the rock, the garlands of flowers take possession of the crystal, like luxuriant nature reclaiming its dominion over abandoned buildings.
Designed to bring out the colour and aromas of the greatest vintages, the Orchidée decanter (bottom) appears to be illuminated by the repolished satin crystal.
René Lalique was met with triumphant success in Paris at the International Exposition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts (where the Art Deco style was famously consecrated), during which he uttered the undeniable statement: “Glass is a marvellous material.” And who are we to argue otherwise?
Infos : Lalique.com
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