Metis Atash: Crystalized Beauty
As an exceptional artist who expertly blends traditional and modern art styles to create stunning sculptures that are aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking. Metis Atash's unique approach to art challenges norms and explores innovative ideas, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect her devotion and passion for art, design, and fashion.
Metis Atash, a gifted sculptor, fuses minimalist, conceptual, and pop art with a touch of spirituality to produce ethereal sculptures that encapsulate contemporary and glamorous aesthetics. Her sculptures are visually arresting and convey insightful and sometimes whimsical messages. Her ingenious use of Swarovski crystals elevates her work to the realm of the sublime, blurring the lines between the traditional and the avant-garde.
Punkbuddha A Beautiful Noise, Swarovski Crystals Sculpture 43x28x15 cm | 16x11x5 in
Atash's artwork often features elements from ancient mythology and spiritual beliefs, which she combines with contemporary and fashionable designs. This unique combination creates a harmonious marriage between the traditional and the modern and results in artwork that is not only visually striking but also meaningful.
Flacon All of Me Loves All of You, Swarovski Crystals Sculpture 45x27x14 cm | 17x10x5 in
One of Atash's main artistic goals is to elevate herself spiritually and create oneness with herself and others. She infuses this energy and spirituality into each sculpture, which results in a deeper connection with the viewer.
For example, in her sculpture ‘Elephant Painted Dreams,' she uses the elephant, a sacred Buddhist animal, as a symbol of strength, wisdom, and mindfulness. She then adorns the elephant with Swarovski crystals in a bold and colorful pattern, adding glamour and fashion to the artwork.
Elephant Painted Dreams, Swarovski Crystals Sculpture, 36x34x41 cm | 14x13x16 in
Atash uses Buddhist symbols heavily in her artwork, particularly the Buddha. She often depicts the Buddha in the meditation posture, wearing a robe with a contemporary design relevant to popular culture. For example, in her sculpture 'Punkbuddha Here, There and Everywhere,' the Buddha is adorned with a pink robe with words like “dream,” “life,” and “passion.” She also has many Buddha sculptures wearing robes with pictures of pop artists.
Punkbuddha Here, There and Everywhere, Swarovski Crystals Sculpture, 43x29x17 cm | 16x11x6 in
In addition to using traditional symbols, Atash is inspired by pop art and minimalism. Pop art, which emerged in the mid-1950s, is characterized by popular culture imagery and mass media themes. Atash incorporates this style into her sculptures by adding popular culture references, giving the Buddha sculptures ironic facial expressions, or adding a touch of humor to her pieces.
An excellent example is her sculpture 'Funkybuddha Life is Beautiful,' which features a Buddha wearing a robe and making a peace sign with a silly facial expression.
Funkybuddha Life Is Beautiful II, Swarovski Crystals Sculpture 40x34x22 cm | 15x13x8 in
Overall, Atash's unique approach to art makes her an absolute genius and boundary pusher in the art world. Her sculptures are posh, avant-garde, and simply stunning, and they broaden the creative possibilities. To view more of her boundary-pushing artworks, visit the Eden Gallery website or find a local gallery near you.
Symbol Happier Than Ever, Swarovski Crystals Sculpture 80x80x25 cm | 31x31x9 in
