This Chic Resin Furniture Is Studded with Flowers That Bloom Eternally
Artists are taking beautiful flower arrangements a step further with florals infused into furniture pieces. Suspended in time—and in viscous resin—dried flowers, leaves and other flora tell a whimsical story. Going beyond fabrics and painterly compositions, this trend takes us further into Mother Nature’s power by transforming her beauty into stunning, functional furniture.
We’re captivated by the creations of two artists in particular, Sasha Sykes and Marcin Rusak, who are both creating incredible living work that has the potential to transform a space.
Sasha Sykes
Sykes uses translucent resin and foraged fungi, wildflowers and algae to create captivating screens, tables and cabinets in her stunning Bloom! Collection. Every detail is heightened, with smaller elements painstakingly added using tweezers.
Sykes's research-based craft leads her to collect incredible untamed greenery. These details reflect the wildness of her studio, which is based in foothills of Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains.
Marcin Rusak
In the Marcin Rusak Studio, modern furniture melds with floral design. Playing with clear, white and black forms of resin, each piece that comes from the studio tells a different story. The dusk-like nature of Flora Cabinet 176 (pictured above) transports us to the painterly Flemish scenes from the 17th century. The dark and moody resin allows the bold colors of the flowers to take center stage.
Why We Love It
Nothing can capture nature in the same way nature can capture itself. Resin, which has preserved natural elements since the dawn of time, is a perfect medium to transcribe the beauty of the earth. Naturally occurring in plants, resin (such as amber) has a mysterious allure.
While the resin used by both artists doesn't occur naturally, the thoughtful process and attention to detail showcases the next generation of exciting preservation techniques. These pieces make a statement that extends beyond the typical flower arrangement. They are invigorating and focus on the concept of life and death through their eternal blooms frozen in time.
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