NO. 71013
Embodying a delicate duality, ’The Blue Boy’ (2023) balances timidity with boldness. His quiet posture is contrasted by his striking blue tones and vibrant highlights of orange freckles.
£490
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The Blue Boy, 2023 · Zoya Smirnova · Earthenware Clay, Earthenware Glaze · 23cm (l), 11cm, (w), 33cm (h) · © Zoya Smirnova
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Learn more about the artwork
As one of multidisciplinary artist Zoya Smirnova’s first ceramic busts, ‘The Blue Boy’ represents a significant milestone in her artistic journey, showcasing her exploration of both technical skill and emotional depth. While working on this piece, Zoya discovered the transformative potential of the slab technique – shaping flat pieces of clay into dynamic, three-dimensional forms. Through the process, she embraced the intuitive nature of sculpting, finding beauty in the subtle adjustments that brought the piece to life.
Small changes – the tilt of the head, the direction of the gaze, or the styling of the hair – revealed the storytelling power of the medium. Each deliberate choice infused the sculpture with personality and narrative, allowing ‘The Blue Boy’ to emerge organically from the clay.
Materials : Earthenware Clay, Underglaze.
About the Artist
Represented exclusively by The Thomas-Ferdinand Gallery®, UK-based multidisciplinary artist Zoya Smirnova creates work that is both stirring and grounding.
Exploring the many facets of “dark beauty” and fine art expression, Zoya adopts an intuitive artistic practice, embracing imperfections as they emerge and allowing them to guide her creative process.
Through this approach, she uncovers an honest and unexpected beauty, elevating the overlooked and unconventional into objects both timeless and impactful.
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