【Dior】Unveiling the Savoir-Faire of the 'Trompe-l'œil' Collection
Jonathan Anderson designed a unique ceramic invitation for his first Dior show, paying homage to 18th-century trompe-l'œil art, meticulously crafted by Italian artisans.
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For his first show at Dior, Jonathan Anderson designed a unique invitation shaped like a plate, featuring three enameled eggs, as an homage to 18th-century trompe-l'œil (optical illusion) art.
Drawing inspiration from his childhood memories in Northern Ireland and the Maison's archives dating back to 1975, Jonathan Anderson created this one-of-a-kind piece by weaving a delicate dialogue between art and tradition through exceptional savoir-faire.
In an Italian atelier, artisans transform ceramics into captivating objects. First, hand-designed and sculpted molds are used. Next, through the shaping process of carving, polishing, and refining, the perfect beauty of the material is brought out, and the shape is set by three consecutive firings. This true work of art is then further enhanced by outstanding painting techniques. The skillful blend of varnish and enamel applied by hand creates astonishing realism, delicately highlighting the texture of the eggshells.
Created with boundless meticulous care, these works exhaustively express the beauty of the handiwork that shaped them and the poetry of their form.
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Drawing inspiration from his childhood memories in Northern Ireland and the Maison's archives dating back to 1975, Jonathan Anderson created this one-of-a-kind piece by weaving a delicate dialogue between art and tradition through exceptional savoir-faire.
In an Italian atelier, artisans transform ceramics into captivating objects. First, hand-designed and sculpted molds are used. Next, through the shaping process of carving, polishing, and refining, the perfect beauty of the material is brought out, and the shape is set by three consecutive firings. This true work of art is then further enhanced by outstanding painting techniques. The skillful blend of varnish and enamel applied by hand creates astonishing realism, delicately highlighting the texture of the eggshells.
Created with boundless meticulous care, these works exhaustively express the beauty of the handiwork that shaped them and the poetry of their form.
©Max Cornwall Dior
＠Diormaison #DiorMasion #Dior
[Contact Information]
Christian Dior
TEL: 0120-02-1947
https://x.gd/DYzir
FAQ
Who designed the invitation for Dior's 'Trompe-l'œil' collection?
Jonathan Anderson designed it for his first show at Dior, drawing inspiration from his childhood in Northern Ireland and the Maison's 1975 archives.
What material is the invitation made of?
It is crafted from ceramics by artisans in an Italian atelier, undergoing manual shaping, three firings, and enameling to recreate the texture of eggshells.
What does 'Trompe-l'œil' mean?
It is a French term meaning 'deceive the eye,' referring to an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion of three dimensions.