Shannon Clegg’s artistic vision brilliantly combines nature’s innate beauty with modern design principles, resulting in her captivating series “Bouquet”. With roots in Cape Town and residing in London, Clegg employs dried and pressed flowers to breathe life into sculptural vessels that transcend traditional aesthetics. Her innovative craftsmanship shines through as she uses these delicate elements to sculpt intricate forms, a process that fuses artistic prowess with a deep appreciation for the natural world. By incorporating biophilic design, Clegg invites admirers to experience the tranquility of nature within their personal spaces, creating a profound connection between art and the environment.
In addition to her striking floral sculptures, Clegg introduces an interactive element with her self-assembled glass side-table, a compelling fusion of art and functionality. This piece not only serves as a decorative masterpiece but also encourages a hands-on approach to art creation. Accompanied by a DIY flower pressing kit, it beckons users to venture outdoors, engage with natural surroundings, and curate their botanical narratives. This experiential journey promotes mindfulness, urging individuals to appreciate and embody nature’s beauty in everyday life, making Clegg’s work a transformative invitation to intertwine our modern existence with the splendor of the natural world.
The work led me to create a ‘self-assemble’ glass side-table with DIY flower pressing kit. The product allowed the user to go out to nature, collect and press flowers, and then arrange them for display within their home inside the glass table… The act of slowing down, observing plants, and then collecting them to bring back home to display — for me it’s the essence of biophilic experience through an object.
Shannon Clegg
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