Lalique never disappoints in the measure of wonder and beauty. The French luxury brand recently unveiled its marvelous collaboration with British artist, Damien Hirst. And what an amazing collection it is. The butterfly is dear to the hearts of René Lalique and Damien Hirst. Titled "Eternal," the collection consists of exquisite, limited edition crystal panels in three series – Love, Hope, and Beauty – each depicts a different butterfly and comes in twelve different colors.
Th collection adds to Lalique list of masterpieces. The workmanship is brilliant –– from the fluid lines and dazzling colors to the captivating way light softy illuminates through the panels –– the artwork invokes the splendor and subtly of the magical and paradoxical beauty of the butterfly, ephemeral and eternal at the same time.
In the new Lalique global campaign, Damien Hirst shares his stories of inspiration and dedication, a journey driven by his desire to keep breaking new ground. "It’s amazing being able to use all the expert craftsmanship and incredible history of Lalique for something new, and the results are beyond all my expectations."
He added: "I see butterflies as souls and part of a wider visual language. I’ve always described them as universal triggers; everyone loves them because of their incredible abstract fragility and beauty. It’s an interesting example of how we use nature to try and express the inexpressible: love, desire, belief and the eternal. Butterflies are used in Christian iconography to symbolize the resurrection, and by the ancient Greeks, for the soul. I’ve always loved that they look identical in life and in death, but when the light shines through these panels, it feels like they’re brought back to life in some way.”
Lalique has seemingly mastered the delicate balance of honoring their style legacy while moving away from tradition. By collaborating with Hirst, and other avant-garde artists, the process uniquely integrates tradition and modernity, thereby creating a buzz that is continually stoked while it refreshes Lalique's luxury brand for future longevity.
The panels will be on display at Lalique's stand at Maison&Objet in Paris (January 23rd-27th) and in their Paris store from Friday 23rd January (11 rue Royale, 75008). They will be unveiled at Lalique's London boutique in February (47 Conduit Street, W1S 2YP).
For more information, please visit Lalique's website.
