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Narrative Shadowboxes Art By Daria Aksenova
Ritual
33.125” x 17.75” x 7” (Framed to 51.5” x 36” x 12”)
Pen and Ink on hand cut, suspended, layered paper in a fully custom, hand-built, sculpted, carved, and gilded Italian frame (Shadowbox Paper Sculpture)
Narrative Shadowboxes Art By Daria Aksenova.
ABOUT DARIA AKSENOVA
Daria Aksenova is best known for her suspended paper narrative compositions in ink. In the heart of Houston’s newly renovated creative studios, she displays a unique treasure of imagination. The current focus of her work takes on the creation of dynamic movement in a static medium, drawing from her past experience with the fashion and film industries. It is her intent that cinematographic storytelling arises from the layers and complexity of the composition. These pull in both the eye and mind, presenting a space and opportunity for the imagination to wander into a deep narrative that can only be experienced first hand.
Daria Aksenova uses ink as it is an unforgiving medium that precludes editing and demands precision. Individual elements are then hand-cut with a scalpel and suspended against each other until the desired depth is achieved. Her technique demands a steady hand and unfailing commitment, often requiring over a hundred hours of dedication and intimacy with each piece.
The subject matter is chosen by a fascination with mythology and folklore. Her pieces evoke a dreamscape-like narrative to serve as a vehicle to transport the viewer back to past, more carefree times, outside the limitations of the everyday world.
Azure Dragon of the East
14.25″ x 14.25″ x 2.5” (Framed to 16″x 16″ x 3.75”)
Pen and Ink on hand cut, suspended, layered paper (Shadowbox Paper Sculpture)
Chinese Mythology regards the Dragon as a fearsome and mighty creature, as the noblest of animals they are said to be just and benevolent. The Azure Dragon is considered the creature of the East and as such also corresponds to the spring season. This piece depicts the personification of Spring, embracing a bouquet of Camellias. The flowers gently fall out of her grasp as she caresses the claw of her guardian who is offering her the stars.
Foxy Saunter
13” x 10.5” x 2.5” (Framed to 15” x 12.5” x 3.75”)
Watercolor, Pen and Ink on hand-cut, suspended, layered paper in a hand-built, gilded Italian frame (Shadowbox Paper Sculpture)
The Crane Wife
8.25″ x 10.25″ x 1.5” (Framed to 13.25″ x 15.25″ x 2.125″)
Pen, Ink & Goldleaf on hand cut, suspended, layered Moleskine (Shadowbox Paper Sculpture)
