{"product_id":"sculpture-chanel-n-5-en-dentelle-d-acier-l-essence-d-une-icone","title":"Chanel No. 5 sculpture in steel lace – The Essence of an Icon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Essence of an Icon: when luxury meets metal lace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Essence of an Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, I chose to revisit the famous Chanel No. 5 bottle, a symbol of timeless elegance and refinement. Using my steel lace technique, I transform this iconic object of haute perfumery into a contemporary sculpture where the strength of metal meets the delicacy of an openwork material. Light passes through the structure, reveals its lines, and gives the bottle a new presence, between transparency and materiality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wanted to enrich this creation with five Coco Chanel logos, each enhanced with metal leaf in silvery, golden, coppery, and rosy hues. These precious shades contrast with the steel and bring rhythm and depth to the composition. The reflections shift with the lighting, revealing different facets of the work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith this sculpture, I seek to create a dialogue between the simplicity of an iconic silhouette, the richness of metallic finishes, and the freedom of the material. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Essence of an Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belongs to my range \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-intimes\" title=\"Sculptures intimes de Philippe Buil en dentelle de métal\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntimate Sculptures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and to my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/bouteilles\" title=\"Collection Bouteilles - Sculptures en dentelle de métal de Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It offers a personal interpretation of a mythical object, transformed into a singular work of art where the world of luxury meets contemporary metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NK2oZBbFwc8?si=_sojqmtJ_1vNu-5T\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSculpture specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtwork title\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essence of an Icon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Philippe Buil Intimate Sculptures range\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-intimes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntimate Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bottle Collection - Sculptures by Philippe Buil\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/bouteilles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBottle Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/pages\/qui-suis-je\" title=\"Présentation de l'artiste Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhilippe Buil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFigurative contemporary sculpture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/pages\/technique\" title=\"Technique de dentelle de métal de Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetal lace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel and metal leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngraved on the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSteel base, diameter 4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight 11 in - Width 11 in - Depth 5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the sculpture “The Essence of an Icon”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the sculpture The Essence of an Icon represent?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Essence of an Icon is a contemporary sculpture inspired by the famous Chanel No. 5 bottle. Philippe Buil reinterprets its silhouette in steel lace and adorns it with five Coco Chanel logos covered in colored metal leaf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat technique was used to create this sculpture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork is made using the metal lace technique developed by Philippe Buil. The steel forms an openwork structure that outlines the bottle and lets light pass through, creating a contrast between the strength of the metal and the delicacy of the sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colors appear on the Coco Chanel logos?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe five logos feature different metallic finishes, including silver, gold, copper, and rose-colored reflections. These shades add depth to the composition and reveal different glints depending on the lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre the logos covered in real gold?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe logos are adorned with decorative metal leaf. The gold finishes are metallic gilding and should not be mistaken for solid gold. This technique creates precious, colorful reflections on the sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the sculpture contain perfume?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. L’Essence d’une Icône is a decorative sculptural artwork inspired by the Chanel N°5 bottle. It is not a container intended to hold perfume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhich collection does L’Essence d’une Icône belong to?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sculpture is part of Philippe Buil's Sculptures Intimes range and Bouteilles Collection. It brings together the world of iconic objects and contemporary metal sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is this sculpture considered a contemporary artwork?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt transforms an iconic object from luxury culture into an original work of art. The steel lacework, openwork structure, and use of colored metal leaf offer a personal interpretation of the bottle, beyond its usual function and appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does light enhance this metal sculpture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe openwork structure lets light pass through the steel. The cast shadows shift with the lighting and viewing angle, while the metal-leaf logos create silver, gold, copper, and rose-colored reflections. Side lighting can particularly highlight the relief and the delicacy of the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere should a sculpture inspired by the Chanel N°5 bottle be displayed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork can be showcased in a living room, office, library, or space dedicated to art and design. A neutral background and suitable lighting can highlight its silhouette, openwork structure, and the reflections of its logos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is this contemporary sculpture for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt may appeal to contemporary art collectors, design enthusiasts, fine perfumery aficionados, and people drawn to iconic objects reinterpreted through art. It can also make an artistic gift for someone who appreciates sculpture and the world of luxury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should a steel lace sculpture with metal leaf be cared for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is best to gently dust the artwork with a soft, dry brush, without rubbing the metallic sections. 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