스와로브스키의 전문성과 장인정신
Title:코끼리 Fayola의 위엄
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Swarovski Crystal Society(SCS) 컬렉션이 다시금 아프리카 사바나의 드넓은 평원으로 떠납니다. 올해, 스와로브스키는 이 땅에서 가장 큰 육지 동물 아프리카 코끼리를 영감의 대상으로 탄생시켰습니다. 대평원의 위대한 여주인 코끼리 Fayola에게 어떻게 크리스털이 숨결을 불어넣었을지 살펴보세요.
아프리카 사바나의 수호자
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아프리카 코끼리 그 이상의 경외감과 웅장함을 선사하는 동물이 있을까요? 키가 2.4~4m, 무게가 2.2~6.3톤에 사이에 달하는 이 장엄한 동물은 사자, 치타조차 그 앞길을 가로막지 못하는 압도적인 존재감을 선사합니다.
아프리카 코끼리는 그 자체로 핵심 종으로, 생태계에서 빼놓을 수 없는 엔지니어 역할을 합니다. 코끼리 무리가 아프리카를 활보하는 동안 이들은 씨앗을 뿌리는 농부의 역할도, 작은 동물들이 덤불을 쉽게 다닐 수 있도록 길을 터주는 길잡이 역할도 하죠. 건기가 되면 커다란 엄니를 와 코를 사용해 재주 좋게 강바닥을 파고 묘목과 나무를 뽑아냅니다. 이 과정을 통해 코끼리는 다른 종을 위한 작지만 소중한 오아시스를 만들어내 평원의 다른 동물들이 오갈 수 있는 기름진 토양을 만드는 역할을 수행합니다.
아프리카 코끼리는 그 자체로 핵심 종으로, 생태계에서 빼놓을 수 없는 엔지니어 역할을 합니다. 코끼리 무리가 아프리카를 활보하는 동안 이들은 씨앗을 뿌리는 농부의 역할도, 작은 동물들이 덤불을 쉽게 다닐 수 있도록 길을 터주는 길잡이 역할도 하죠. 건기가 되면 커다란 엄니를 와 코를 사용해 재주 좋게 강바닥을 파고 묘목과 나무를 뽑아냅니다. 이 과정을 통해 코끼리는 다른 종을 위한 작지만 소중한 오아시스를 만들어내 평원의 다른 동물들이 오갈 수 있는 기름진 토양을 만드는 역할을 수행합니다.
아프리카 코끼리는 그 거대한 규모에 더하여 인간적인 면모가 보이는 행동으로 인상을 남깁니다. 사교적인 동물로, 보통 온 가족이 다 함께 모여서 살아가죠. 새끼는 부모가 코의 사용법을 알려줄 때 까지 이리저리 휘두릅니다. 무리 중 누군가 죽으면 다른 이들은 애도와 존경을 표시하기 위해 사랑하는 이가 떠난 자리로 되돌아 갈 때도 있습니다.
이 멋진 생물 역시 모계를 통해 이어갑니다. 무리의 대다수는 암컷입니다. 그들 중에서 가장 몸집이 크고 연륜이 많은 존재가 리더이자 무리의 큰어른 역할을 하죠. 코끼리 Fayola는 “명예롭게 걷는 자”라는 뜻으로, 언제나 가족을 돌보는 위대한 모성을 지닌 리더 가운데에서 한 마리를 모델로 삼았습니다.
온화한 거구의 이 코끼리는 아프리카 평원의 인상적인 관리자입니다. 이들은 사랑으로 가정을 다스리고 후손과 이들이 살아갈 땅과 그 위에 함께 이어갈 동물들을 위해 건강하고 번창하는 환경을 선사하고 있습니다. 올해에는 아프리카의 우아함 SCS 애뉴얼 에디션 2022 코끼리 Fayola이 장엄함을 고스란히 담은 존재와 함께 가정에 반짝이는 광채를 선사하세요.
이 멋진 생물 역시 모계를 통해 이어갑니다. 무리의 대다수는 암컷입니다. 그들 중에서 가장 몸집이 크고 연륜이 많은 존재가 리더이자 무리의 큰어른 역할을 하죠. 코끼리 Fayola는 “명예롭게 걷는 자”라는 뜻으로, 언제나 가족을 돌보는 위대한 모성을 지닌 리더 가운데에서 한 마리를 모델로 삼았습니다.
온화한 거구의 이 코끼리는 아프리카 평원의 인상적인 관리자입니다. 이들은 사랑으로 가정을 다스리고 후손과 이들이 살아갈 땅과 그 위에 함께 이어갈 동물들을 위해 건강하고 번창하는 환경을 선사하고 있습니다. 올해에는 아프리카의 우아함 SCS 애뉴얼 에디션 2022 코끼리 Fayola이 장엄함을 고스란히 담은 존재와 함께 가정에 반짝이는 광채를 선사하세요.
The masterful designer Martin Zendron took on the challenge of translating the African elephant’s mighty stature into fine Swarovski crystal. To accomplish this, he captured the essence of the elephant by calling to mind images of this mesmerizing giant ambling through yellow sawgrass, slowly making its way to a watering hole, unaffected by the obstacles ahead. He then realized it in a captivating new Greige colored crystal.
Watch the video to see Elephant Fayola’s creation
Step 1: Research and sketches
Zendron began his work by immersing himself in the world of the African elephant. He read extensively, watched documentaries, and listened to African music often using three computer screens; one for working and the other two for setting the perfect mood to understand Elephant Fayola. Ultimately, he gleaned the most inspiration from Tanzania and the Serengeti.
While designing Elephant Fayola, Zendron also kept in mind how the elephant would become part of a cohesive collection. He chose to depict the gentle giant mid-stride, symbolizing her continuous stroll across the African savanna, protecting both the landscape and her infants: “Elephants look out for each other, they protect their young and they always keep an eye on them,” he says. “Visually, it was important that the elephants looked like they were wandering.”
Step 2: Rough sculptural modeling
Using digital computer modeling, Zendron then worked on converting his sketches into a three-dimensional representation. He experimented with different leg, trunk, and tusk positions until he settled on a pose that perfectly captured the grand African elephant’s essence.
Step 3: Design model
Once a final design was chosen, Zendron worked with product developers to optimize the angles of the facets to ensure the masterpiece would capture the elephant’s majesty as well as Swarovski crystal’s beauty. When they were satisfied, Elephant Fayola boasted 822 facets and a resin replica was produced.
Step 4: Handmade prototype
Elegance of Africa SCS Annual Edition 2022 Elephant Fayola finally paraded into life as a hand-cut and polished prototype. Although the color Greige had never been used for such a large figurine, Zendron chose it because he felt it was the closest color to the elephant’s iconic skin. The exterior was further enhanced with Marron and Satin effects to enhance every angle of its silhouette and the spine was steamed to give the illusion of sand across the animal’s back, which it uses to protect itself from the sun.
Watch the video to see Elephant Fayola’s creation
Step 1: Research and sketches
Zendron began his work by immersing himself in the world of the African elephant. He read extensively, watched documentaries, and listened to African music often using three computer screens; one for working and the other two for setting the perfect mood to understand Elephant Fayola. Ultimately, he gleaned the most inspiration from Tanzania and the Serengeti.
While designing Elephant Fayola, Zendron also kept in mind how the elephant would become part of a cohesive collection. He chose to depict the gentle giant mid-stride, symbolizing her continuous stroll across the African savanna, protecting both the landscape and her infants: “Elephants look out for each other, they protect their young and they always keep an eye on them,” he says. “Visually, it was important that the elephants looked like they were wandering.”
Step 2: Rough sculptural modeling
Using digital computer modeling, Zendron then worked on converting his sketches into a three-dimensional representation. He experimented with different leg, trunk, and tusk positions until he settled on a pose that perfectly captured the grand African elephant’s essence.
Step 3: Design model
Once a final design was chosen, Zendron worked with product developers to optimize the angles of the facets to ensure the masterpiece would capture the elephant’s majesty as well as Swarovski crystal’s beauty. When they were satisfied, Elephant Fayola boasted 822 facets and a resin replica was produced.
Step 4: Handmade prototype
Elegance of Africa SCS Annual Edition 2022 Elephant Fayola finally paraded into life as a hand-cut and polished prototype. Although the color Greige had never been used for such a large figurine, Zendron chose it because he felt it was the closest color to the elephant’s iconic skin. The exterior was further enhanced with Marron and Satin effects to enhance every angle of its silhouette and the spine was steamed to give the illusion of sand across the animal’s back, which it uses to protect itself from the sun.
Step 5: Production of crystal parts
Once the crystal prototype was perfected, production began. This required precise tooling to individually cut each of the constituent parts of the great mammal. Meticulous care was taken to perfect the signature curve of the elephant’s back.
Step 6: Gluing and assembly
Each component was meticulously glued together by hand, and a final polish helped to bring Elephant Fayola to life.
Step 7: Quality control
Each crystal creation was thoroughly examined by a team of experts, who ensured that all colors looked as they should and that each facet was flawless and radiant. Once it passed this final scrutiny, Elephant Fayola was ready to embark on a new journey into our homes, bringing with her an air of majesty and warmth.
Once the crystal prototype was perfected, production began. This required precise tooling to individually cut each of the constituent parts of the great mammal. Meticulous care was taken to perfect the signature curve of the elephant’s back.
Step 6: Gluing and assembly
Each component was meticulously glued together by hand, and a final polish helped to bring Elephant Fayola to life.
Step 7: Quality control
Each crystal creation was thoroughly examined by a team of experts, who ensured that all colors looked as they should and that each facet was flawless and radiant. Once it passed this final scrutiny, Elephant Fayola was ready to embark on a new journey into our homes, bringing with her an air of majesty and warmth.