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Niki de Saint Phalle — L'Arbre et le Dragon

Niki de Saint Phalle

L'Arbre et le Dragon

1993

A vibrant and fantastical sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle, *L'Arbre et le Dragon* showcases her signature bold use of color and form, combining polyester resin and acrylic with shimmering gold paint and mirror fragments. The work brings together organic and mythical imagery, evoking a dreamlike world where nature and legend intertwine. True to de Saint Phalle's joyful and empowering aesthetic, the piece radiates a sense of life and magic through its dazzling, mosaic-like surfaces.

Medium
polyester resin, acrylic, gold paint and mirror

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Niki de Saint Phalle, L'Arbre et le Dragon, 1993

A vibrant and fantastical sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle, *L'Arbre et le Dragon* showcases her signature bold use of color and form, combining polyester resin and acrylic with shimmering gold paint and mirror fragments. The work brings together organic and mythical imagery, evoking a dreamlike world where nature and legend intertwine. True to de Saint Phalle's joyful and empowering aesthetic, the piece radiates a sense of life and magic through its dazzling, mosaic-like surfaces.

Medium
polyester resin, acrylic, gold paint and mirror
Year
1993
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Three-Dimensional Format, Figurative Sculpture, 20th Century, Renowned Artist, Mixed Media, French Artist, Outsider Art, Fantasy Subject, Female Artist, Vibrant Colors, Playful Mood

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