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Udvaranje

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Božica Marukić Atelier
Year
2024
Materials
Stoneware, sand
The beckoning of the vase / Concept

A series of sculptures titled Udvaranje explores the rituals of seduction. It investigates what is primal and biological in the act of seduction, as well as the role of aesthetics in the art of courtship.

The inspiration for the form and texture of the sculptures is drawn from nature, particularly from the courtship practice intertwined with the artistic act. This involves a seduction ritual of a fish from the Tetradontidae family, which carefully shapes a delicate sculpture in the sand over several days to win the affection of a female. Ultimately, its silent sculpture radiates an otherworldly, mysterious strength. The designer has attempted to convey this silent yet powerful narrative in the sculptures of this collection.

The play of light and shadow in these sculptures draws observers into a mystical world of nature and the primordial role of aesthetics in courtship. It invites us to explore our own relationship with the mystical in the art of seduction and reminds us of the charms of that beautiful and fragile ritual. The title of the collection can also be seen as an act of courtship by the designer towards the audience, through the patient crafting of material into which she imprints the emotions of the moment of creation.

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Udvaranje

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Božica Marukić Atelier - Udvaranje
Božica Marukić Atelier - Udvaranje
Božica Marukić Atelier - Udvaranje
Božica Marukić Atelier - Udvaranje
Božica Marukić Atelier - Udvaranje
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Maximum of the Minimum / Design
Shaped using traditional hand-building techniques, the sculptures are made from clay and sand. The natural forms of the sculptures in their final finish are accentuated by the relief of sand, this delicate ornament of strong character.
Božica Marukić Atelier
Poetry in character / purpose
The form of the sculptures is enough to capture the viewer's attention on its own, without any decoration. However, with the addition of a single flower or another form of minimal decoration, the seductive dance of shadows can be further accentuated.

Set in space, the sculptures become hearths of beauty. Their forms tell a story of earth and fire—a story that may seem distant in the modern world, but is close to our emotions.
Božica Marukić Atelier - Udvaranje
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Božica Marukić Atelier
Božica Marukić Atelier - Udvaranje
Photography Danko Šimunović
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