Marc Quinn British, b. 1964
Large Orchid Ring, 2009
18k gold
4.2 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm
39.93 g
39.93 g
unique within a series
© Marc Quinn
Quinn has used orchids repeatedly and thematically in his sculptures and these unique pieces are inspired by the artist's ongoing 'Flower sculptures' series. In these sculptures, real flowers in a...
Quinn has used orchids repeatedly and thematically in his sculptures and these unique pieces are inspired by the artist's ongoing 'Flower sculptures' series. In these sculptures, real flowers in a perfect state of bloom are plunged into frozen silicone oil. As the flowers freeze they die, but in doing so, they become a perfect, eternal image of themselves. Like their inspiration, these works are described by Quinn as the most magical transformation of reality into art - rendered intimately for personal wear.