Helena Aikin
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Eye Idols
by Helena Aikin$154The plaster and individualized patina figurines are inspired by the 5000-year-old mysterious figures from the Temple of 1000 eyes. With eyes wide open, they are a symbol of an awakened human being taking in the world around them in observation and alertness. Their characteristic texture gives them a unique aesthetic to intrigue viewers to wonder and marvel at the history and stories from the faded past.
Decor Tips: These limited edition pieces are great for a contemporary or modern setting inviting new perspectives into a cosmopolitan space. Perfect for a study, library, or living room to spark conversation and create a sophisticated artful touch. Surround with sleek and simple designed furnishings for a chic contrast or amplify the archaic atmosphere using other elegant and rustic textiles and colors.
Limited Edition of 30 pieces | Avalaible 30 pieces-
- Size of the work: 12x15x6 cm / 4.72×5.91×2.36″
- Medium: Plaster with individualised patina
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Fertility Goddess
by Helena Aikin$1080This piece is created with fired clay inspired by the figurines of Hamangian culture (Bulgaria). It depicts a fertility goddess with a mysterious phallic-like head. The intriguing design recreates the stories and mysteries of the past to bring them into modern days – a reminder of the vast timeline of art and its creators.
Decor Tips: A statement piece for a living room or lobby to boost the sophisticated atmosphere of a modern or contemporary interior. Sculptures invite texture and sensorial exploration, almost equally important is the space in which they occupy as their three-dimensionality radiates to the surrounding elements with a noticeable presence. Highlight the unique characteristics of this piece by surrounding it with simple, functional, and sleek furnishings.
Original artwork,Fired clay with patina
Size of the work: 38x13x14 cm / 14.96×5.12×5.51″
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Greenlady
by Helena Aikin$2005Bronze Sculpture
Inspired by the Greenman of Celtic mythology in a stunning feminine form, a fantastical presence emanates as if a relic found in a faraway land at a faraway time. The natural patina of bronze material brings a layer of supposed age breathing life into the whole piece, and drawing attention to the wholly sensorial experience of creating and experiencing art.
Decor Tips: This original piece can bring focus and elegance to large open spaces of a living room or foyer. Sculptures in interiors add texture by playing with light and shadow, an effective way to bring life into overlooked areas. Accentuate the elegant appearance of this piece with other natural textures of wood and stone for an exquisite atmosphere to match classical, shabby chic, or rustic interiors.
Original artwork, Bronze
Size of the work: 38x37x20 cm / 7.87x 7.87x 8.27″
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Lady in Mourning
by Helena Aikin$926This terracotta piece in inspired by the funerary art of western Mexico. As the title explains, the unique sculpture recreates a sorrowful woman her body shrunken by the weight of grief but her expression eternalized perhaps as a way of acknowledging the necessity and delicate process of mourning. Her distorted proportions speak to the expressive narrative rather than a realistic reinterpretation, a reflection of the intimate vulnerable moments of life.
Decor Tips: The unmistakable rusty glow of terracotta can harmonize with the understated palettes of modern and contemporary interiors or else fit the earthy atmosphere in kinfolk and rustic spaces. Decorating with sculpture can draw attention and delight to the overlooked spaces of a home or yard bringing elegance to a living room, porch, or foyer.
Original artwork, Terracota
Size of the work: 16x12x13 cm / 6.30×4.72×5.12″
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Levantine Godess
by Helena Aikin$1008Inspired by the Neolithin schematic art from the Spanish Lenvantine regions. A goddess caught in a moment of relaxation, happiness, or deep slumber. Her form is composed of white clay with a patina finish creating a layer of nuanced texture. The expressive form is decidedly unrealistic, a refreshing new lens to view the body with distance with appreciation for its organic qualities.
Decor Tips: A statement piece for a living room or lobby to boost the sophisticated atmosphere of a modern or contemporary interior. Sculptures invite texture and sensorial exploration, almost equally important is the space in which they occupy as their three-dimensionality radiates to the surrounding elements with a noticeable presence. Highlight the unique characteristics of this piece by surrounding it with simple, functional, and sleek furnishings.
Original artwork, White clay with patina
Size of the work: 31x20x5 cm / 12.20×7.87×1.97″
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Mother and Daughter
by Helena Aikin$2005Inspired by a labyrinthine design found in North-West Spain, the trails and valleys of this piece tie together two forms representing the universal bond between a mother and child. The earthy colors and textures mix of materials (including wire, plaster, cement, resin, paper pulp, pigments, sand) honor the archaic design dating back 5000 years, tying together concepts of progress and history.
Decor Tips: A beautiful piece to complement the natural harmony of textures and colors in minimalist or modern interiors. The edited style of Nordic and Kinfolk spaces can also be a fitting backdrop with a harmonious simplicity fitting in the organic movement and impressions of nature with a clean finish. Complete a living room with original artwork to add personality and a memorable atmosphere.
Original artwork, Mixed Media
Size of the work: 50x52x17 cm / 19.69x 20.47x 6.69″
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Nature in Blue
by Helena Aikin$2005Inspired by the fossil of a nautilus, this mixed media piece represents the principles of growth and the magical capacity of Mother Nature to create beauty and bounty. The geometric intricacy found in nature is replicated in an assortment of materials; wire, plaster, cement, resin, paper pulp, pigments, and sand in a sensorial sculpture that tells both a visual and textural story. The bright blue color is joyful and pleasing while harkening to both the sky and sea, a color of unity and connection.
Decor Tips: The bright color of this piece can be a statement in the reserved neutrality of minimalist or modern spaces, accentuating and transposing the beauty of nature into interior decoration. The three-dimensional quality welcomes natural light and foliage to boost a calming and tranquil atmosphere.
Original artwork, Mixed Media (wire, plaster, cement, resin, paper pulp, pigments, sands)
Size of the work: 50x40x20 cm / 19.69x 15.75x 7.87″
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Nature in Yellow
by Helena Aikin$1774A stunning bright three-dimensional piece bursting with charming energy in both the composition and color. The warm shades bring a refreshing quality that enhances the depth of the piece as the orange diffuses to a pastel yellow through the folds and valleys throughout the spiral. Inspired by this primordial shape, the spiral symbolizes the growth, beauty, and power of Mother Earth. Mixed materials of wire, plaster, cement, resin, paper pulp, pigments, and sand mingle in a sensorial and stunning wall hanging.
Decor Tips: The naturalistic inspiration of this stunning original piece perfectly matches a minimalist theme making a statement that draws attention to natural beauty and the space that surrounds us. Place in a living room in reach of natural light to watch the piece shift with the time of day
Original artwork, Mixed Media (wire, plaster, cement, resin, paper pulp, pigments, sands)
Size of the work: 24x22x18 cm / 9.45x 8.66x 7.09″
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Owl Goddess of Fertility
by Helena Aikin$2005A mixed media piece combining wire, plaster, cement, resign, paper pulp, pigments, and sand to be hung as an intriguing wall decoration. Inspired by the Irish Neolithic petroglyphs, it represents the waters of life and the owl goddess of fertility. The bright colors and tactile textures draw the eye into a sensorial universe bursting with an archaic and mystical history to share.
Decor Tips: A versatile piece to add a pop of color to the elegance of a minimalist interior. The three-dimensional format allows the form to play with natural light and shadow, changing its aesthetic with the slowly shifting daylight. Make a statement in a living room with this original piece that turns a home into a transcendent space of art, history, and connection.
Original artwork, Mixed Media (wire, plaster, cement, resin, paper pulp, pigments, sands)
Size of the work: 65x67x18 cm / 25.59×26.38x 7.09″
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Time Traveller
by Helena Aikin$154Made from plaster with patina, this set of thirty pieces is inspired by 5000-year-old mysterious figurines from Baluchistan (known today as Pakistan). For the artist, they are a reminder of the wonder and beauty of the female body, capable of creating and nourishing life itself. The simple earthy colors highlight the details in the body and garb, searching for some understanding in the mysterious appearance. The collection creates a sense of solidarity among women, sitting in a relaxed but confident presentation of the unspoken strengths that unites them.
Decor Tips: These limited editionl pieces are a perfect fit for an urban contemporary or modern setting inviting new perspectives into a cosmopolitan space. Great for a study, library, or living room to spark conversation and create a sophisticated artful touch.
Limited Edition of 30 pieces | Avalaible 10 pieces-
- Size of the work: 12x13x5 cm / 4.72×5.12×1.97″
- Medium: Plaster with patina
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Zulu Labyrinth
by Helena Aikin$2005Inspired by the labyrinthine designs created by Zulu boys memorized and drawn in the sand as a rite of passage into adulthood. The mixed media style uses wire, plaster, cement, paper pulp, resin, pigments, and sand to create a new form with an archaic quality as if being discovered out of the earth itself, but with an otherworldly brightness. The vessel-like structure draws one in to examine and be mesmerized but the story it holds.
Decor Tips: Hang this original piece as a wall decoration to match the natural atmosphere of kinfolk and minimal interiors. Its three-dimensionality can play with natural light and foliage in a unique and enveloping sense of tranquility. Perfect for a living room or foyer as a statement to draw attention and spark conversation.
Original artwork, Mixed Media (wire, plaster, cement, paper pulp, resin, pigments, sands)
Size of the work: 38x37x20 cm / 14.96x 14.57x 7.87″
Shipping Origin: Spain
