Description
VOLTERRA is a distinctive rabbit sculpture handcrafted by Suzanne McRae, in which textile art, antique materials and exquisite aesthetic sensitivity come together to bring to life a character of extraordinary delicacy and personality.
The piece depicts a slender rabbit with long ears covered in antique lace and an intense gaze, whose beautifully aged face conveys an expression somewhere between melancholy and mystery. Its presence evokes characters from old fairy tales and fantastical worlds inspired by the Victorian era.
Its costume is one of the most fascinating elements of the composition. A delicate embroidered lace collar frames the torso, complemented by soft peach-coloured sleeves and an elaborate outfit made from ornamental fabrics in shades of ivory and champagne. Silk ribbons, small floral details and theatrically inspired pointed shoes, paired with burgundy stockings, lend the figure an aristocratic and slightly eccentric air.
The combination of velvet, lace, embroidery and beautifully aged fabrics creates a rich interplay of textures and subtle nuances. The irregularities and traces of time present in the materials are not concealed but incorporated into the composition, becoming an essential part of its beauty and individuality.
The result is a contemporary sculpture of remarkable sensitivity, where decadent elegance, fantasy and the memory held within antique textiles come together to create a character that seems to have emerged from a world suspended between reality and imagination.
A unique and deeply evocative piece, ideal for those who appreciate textile art, romantic aesthetics and extraordinary objects capable of telling stories.
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