Naked by Giorgi Danibegashvili

This sculptural object is inspired by the texture and form of trees and explores the unique properties of two materials: handmade paper and silk fibres. The tension between their material delicacy and the construction of a solid form has been pushed to the extreme through a sensitive negotiation. The object’s lightness is achieved through the suspension of paper fibres in pigmented liquid to create translucent layers that are painstakingly built up. The simple shape and softly undulating surface are contrasted by a surprising use of colour, capturing the light and creating different shades on a velvety surface, reflecting the idea of metamorphosis.