By A Mystery Man Writer
The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree, the Ginkgo Biloba, or "Butterfly Ginkgo", which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest l
The Butterfly Ginkgo Collection celebrates the representation of flora as fauna. Michael's fascination with a particular type of ginkgo tree, the Ginkgo Biloba, or Butterfly Ginkgo, which grows with a double leaf reminiscent of a butterfly's wings, gave rise to a fantasia image of the plant. Executed at the highest level of handcraftsmanship, each piece is rendered in solid brass with hand etched cocoon-shaped vessels. The pieces in the collection are a tour de force of the handcrafted process, capturing the poetic spirit that is so deeply indicative of Michael's work.
The first time I saw this tree, it literally looked like it had been completely overtaken by butterflies as if they would all take flight the moment I walked too close or made a noise. The idea that the leaves could evoke the beauty of butterflies was magical to me, like trees that can metamorphose from flora to fauna in the blink of an eye.
DETAILS
7L x 6.25W x 2.5H
MATERIALS
Hand Textured Stainless Steel
Natural & Oxidized Brass
Butterfly Ginkgo Coaster Set – Michael Aram
Michael Aram Sculptures – STORIES BY SWISSBO
Butterfly Ginkgo Serving Bowl – Michael Aram
Butterfly Ginkgo Wine Rest – Michael Aram
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Measuring Cup Set at STORIES By
Butterfly Ginkgo Keepsake Box – Michael Aram
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Round Platter - Party 'nBox
Michael Aram – STORIES BY SWISSBO
Love Knot Wine Coaster & Stopper Set – Michael Aram
Butterfly Ginkgo Bread Board – Michael Aram
Michael Aram Butterfly Ginkgo Wine Coaster at STORIES By SWISSBO