Introduction Russian Lacquer Art - Phoenix Lacquer Art

[Sakura FP Gallery]

Russian Miniature Lacquer Art is, together with the Japanese Maki-e, one of the most beautiful artistic realisations ever made on fountain pens. They are stunning, magnificent, breathtaking …

 

The Russian Miniature lacquer art is worldwide regarded as one of Russia’s most distinctive artistic achievements. Since 2011 I have been studying the Russian Lacquer Art fountain pens. I travelled to meet the CEO of Phoenix Lacquer Art and Kynsey, I’ve been reading about Iconography, Palekh, Fedoskino, Mstera and Kohlui schools. I searched for all available information. I can say I found the tip of the iceberg but there is a lot more to discover.

 

 

I could talk weeks about this, but one thing about Russian Lacquer Art is very clear to me : there are only a few very high talented artists who create the top of Russian Lacquer Art on fountain pens.

 

 

Material: resin

Finish (general): oil paint or tempera, gold leaf, silver and/or gold filigree, lacquer

Nib : 18 kt duotone gold

Filling : power filler

Length : 180 mm capped

Diameter : 20 mm.

Weight : 56gr

 

 

The Phoenix Lacquer Art (PLA) company has gathered most of the top artists, about 30 people. The CEO of PLA knows every artist in person. Artists from different schools like Fedoskino, Palekh and Mystera. PLA is able to maintain this top quality of artistic fountain pens. If you just have to look at the collections you will be convinced. I made a selection which you can consult in the Sakura Fountain Pen Gallery.

http://www.sakurafountainpengallery.com/en/fpngallery/phoenix-lacquer-art-russian-lacquer-art

 

If you would like to know more about Russian Lacquer Art you are welcome to read the whole story …. http://www.sakurafountainpengallery.com/en/lacquer-art

 

I know I have a private store and a webstore but this is more then about pens. This is about passion and the love for the art and an admiration for talented unknown artists.

 

Share your thoughts ….

 

If it is ok for you I would like to show you from time to time a marvellous pen. It will never be a complete review because the pens stay mint. Although I do not find the appropriate forum to post. Because the technique from the Russian Lacquer Art originates from China and Japan I placed the post here.

 

Yours, Catherine

[Uncial]

Why are the prices only available on demand?

[Sakura FP Gallery]

It is a requirement of the brand. I do not think you will find published prices for any high end artistique fountain pens.

[rutherfordr]

They're beautiful! Thanks for showing these -- I look forward to seeing more!

 

One thing that always puzzled me though, is why the artist would choose a fountain pen as the basis for a work of art?

The structure of a pen is so rooted in the mundane world. It fairly shouts, "I'M A PEN!", and the artist has to transcend the limitations of the functional medium to create the artwork. It seems to me that the structure of the pen and the intent of the art are at odds with one another. However, when it's done well, like in the samples above, it truly is beautiful.

Edited November 29, 2014 by rutherfordr

[Sakura FP Gallery]

So are the eggs of Fabergé ! And yet they are turned into very famous and stunning works of art.

These pens are not just pens. Through the art they transcend the object. They reach the top of the highest decorative arts and some of them will go into history as real works of art. Time will tell.