Gilded Tablescapes Step into a feast of time, adorned with gilded masterpieces
For the fourth time, sisters Rebecca Elbek and Andrea Larsson attended Enter Art Fair 2024, unified by their shared vision and artistic universes. Together, they’ve created a new universe,which serves as an interpretation of a set table, that rises above the ordinary to evoke deeper narratives and emotions.
Crafted from both polished and unpolished crystals, covered in gold, it sparkles under the soft ambient light, spreading a warm, welcoming glow upon its surroundings. The products, despite initial rejection, present new opportunities due to their prestigious, versatile, and everlasting materials. The crystal and gold embody the timeless allure of luxury, while it also evokes a sense of nostalgia and wonder.
Among the whimsical and broken pieces, mushrooms sprout towards the light, mending the damage and creating new life in the present. The mushrooms transform what was once shattered into something vibrant and alive, showing how life finds a way to flourish even in the midst of ruin. Observe how the crystals weave through the play of shadows and reflections, adding another layer of beauty and complexity to the scene.
From the joy of celebrations to the sadness of loss, the sculptures also remind us of the timeless beauty of the past and present.
What fascinated us during our work process:
Andrea Larsson aims to use all materials in her crystal production. Typically, pieces are discarded at the first sign of a flaw, such as a minor crack, or if the design no longer appeals to us.
“However, at Reflections Copenhagen, I am dedicated to utilizing every piece of material we have. While many samples and intact parts are produced, it is the discarded pieces that Rebecca and I have repurposed into art. These pieces, though not always functional, are transformed to embody new identities and purposes”
Rebecca Elbek is fascinated by mushrooms and their incredible network, mycelium, which has the ability to recreate life and repurpose dead material.
“These fungi symbolize rebirth, rejuvenation, and regeneration. They create life-giving soil and are essential at both the end and the beginning of life cycles. Mycelium can decompose all natural substances, including environmental pollutants like oil spills. Living mostly underground, these fungi consist of extensive threads that grow and branch out in all directions, including three-dimensionally. These threads, the mycelium, play a critical role in sustaining and transforming so much life on Earth. Inspired by these incredible organisms, I have incorporated these themes into our art pieces.”
Enter Art Fair 2024
Gilded Tablescapes
Step into a feast of time, adorned with gilded masterpieces
For the fourth time, sisters Rebecca Elbek and Andrea Larsson attended Enter Art Fair 2024, unified by their shared vision and artistic universes. Together, they’ve created a new universe, which serves as an interpretation of a set table, that rises above the ordinary to evoke deeper narratives and emotions.
Crafted from both polished and unpolished crystals, covered in gold, it sparkles under the soft ambient light, spreading a warm, welcoming glow upon its surroundings. The products, despite initial rejection, present new opportunities due to their prestigious, versatile, and everlasting materials. The crystal and gold embody the timeless allure of luxury, while it also evokes a sense of nostalgia and wonder.
Among the whimsical and broken pieces, mushrooms sprout towards the light, mending the damage and creating new life in the present. The mushrooms transform what was once shattered into something vibrant and alive, showing how life finds a way to flourish even in the midst of ruin. Observe how the crystals weave through the play of shadows and reflections, adding another layer of beauty and complexity to the scene.
From the joy of celebrations to the sadness of loss, the sculptures also remind us of the timeless beauty of the past and present.
What fascinated us during our work process:
Andrea Larsson aims to use all materials in her crystal production. Typically, pieces are discarded at the first sign of a flaw, such as a minor crack, or if the design no longer appeals to us.
“However, at Reflections Copenhagen, I am dedicated to utilizing every piece of material we have. While many samples and intact parts are produced, it is the discarded pieces that Rebecca and I have repurposed into art. These pieces, though not always functional, are transformed to embody new identities and purposes”
@andrearicardlarsson @reflections-copenhagen
Rebecca Elbek is fascinated by mushrooms and their incredible network, mycelium, which has the ability to recreate life and repurpose dead material.
“These fungi symbolize rebirth, rejuvenation, and regeneration. They create life-giving soil and are essential at both the end and the beginning of life cycles. Mycelium can decompose all natural substances, including environmental pollutants like oil spills. Living mostly underground, these fungi consist of extensive threads that grow and branch out in all directions, including three-dimensionally. These threads, the mycelium, play a critical role in sustaining and transforming so much life on Earth. Inspired by these incredible organisms, I have incorporated these themes into our art pieces.”