Playhouse 2023

Studio McGuire

Legna
56 ⨯ 36 ⨯ 16 cm
ConditionExcellent
€ 14.500

CJS Gallery

• A proposito di opere d'arte
  Artist: Studio McGuire
  Title: Playhouse
  Size: 56x36x16 cm
  Technique: Handmade out of wood, display
  Edition: 1/1, unique piece
  
  Playhouse: A Portal to a Miniature World
  
  Emerging from the depths of a skilled artisan’s imagination, Playhouse stands as a testament to the transformative power of art. This exquisitely crafted wooden masterpiece is not merely a sculpture; it’s an invitation to step into a realm of endless possibilities, a miniature world teeming with life and intrigue.
  
  Playhouse is a symphony of textures and details, rendered with meticulous care and precision. The weathered wood, adorned with intricate carvings and whimsical flourishes, forms the foundation of this captivating creation. Its windows, like portals to another dimension, offer glimpses into a bustling scene unfolding within.
  
  As one gazes upon Playhouse, the sense of anticipation builds. Behind those windows, a world awaits, a world where miniature figures embark on grand adventures, where imagination knows no bounds. Through the interplay of light and shadow, these figures come to life, their movements captured in a mesmerizing dance of choreography.
  
  Playhouse is not merely an object to be admired; it’s an invitation to participate, to delve into the depths of its miniature universe. The artist has cleverly integrated a hidden display within the structure, allowing viewers to peer into the intricate details of the miniature world without altering its delicate balance.
  
  This captivating artwork transcends its physical form, becoming a catalyst for imagination and creativity. As one gazes upon Playhouse, the barriers between reality and fantasy blur, and the world of play becomes an irresistible allure.
  
  Playhouse stands as a masterpiece of craftsmanship and an emblem of the boundless power of art. It is a unique piece, one of a kind, destined to become a cherished possession for its lucky owner. This exquisite creation promises to transport its beholder to a realm of endless enchantment, where imagination knows no bounds and the spirit of play forever endures.
• A proposito di opere artista

  Davy e Kristin McGuire sono artisti di realtà mista pluripremiati, rinomati a livello internazionale per i loro esperimenti idiosincratici di proiezione digitale, arte immersiva e narrazione. Le loro opere sono state esposte, vendute, pubblicate e proiettate a livello internazionale, e i loro progetti teatrali, acclamati dalla critica, sono stati invitati a tournée in oltre 100 sedi in 25 paesi diversi, distribuiti su 4 continenti.

  Attingendo all'esperienza teatrale di Davy e alla carriera di Kristin come ballerina per il Cirque du Soleil e molte altre compagnie internazionali, la coppia vanta un portfolio eclettico:

  Tra i lavori della coppia figurano il primo libro pop-up al mondo in proiezione mappata, The Icebook; un adattamento teatrale multimediale del romanzo fantasy, Il castello errante di Howl; e The Paper Architect, che ha vinto l'Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award 2013 e ha ricevuto l'Helpmann Award per la migliore produzione teatrale visiva dopo una tournée in Australia nel 2015.

  Attraversando generi come teatro, cinema, performance dal vivo e installazioni, i McGuires hanno ricevuto commissioni da organizzazioni come la Royal Shakespeare Company, Hull UK City of Culture 2017, Canal+, Museums at Night, lo Swedish Museum of Performing Arts, il London International Mime Festival e la Projection Mapping Association of Japan.
  La loro installazione immersiva di proiezione su larga scala A Night at the Mansion, commissionata da Harewood House, ha ricevuto il premio Innovation of the Year ai Museum & Heritage Awards nel 2020.

  Tra le loro installazioni commerciali figurano Kingdom of Dreams per Dior da Harrods, Floating City per Barneys' Madison Avenue; Alchimie de Courvoisier per Courvoisier da Harrods; e Precious Moments per Mikimoto a Tokyo, che ha vinto il Japan Space Design Association Award e il Ginza Association Division Excellence Award.

  La coppia ha anche realizzato filmati commerciali per ELLE China e Courvoisier, nonché video musicali per etichette discografiche internazionali come Polydor ed Epitaph Records.

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