Sunflower (numbered)

Description

Brooch Sunflower is an ode to the Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). He painted the Sunflowers in Arles (southern France) in 1889. According to Van Gogh, the flowers represent friendship and gratitude. He painted many sunflowers and they are now among his most important works. He painted the paintings of sunflowers in vases in Arles for his friend Paul Gaugain.

“I am currently painting sunflowers with the enthusiasm of a Marseillean eating his soup.
I would like to make a dozen that I will put together in a decorative whole for the guest room of the Yellow House.
They express friendship.” Letter to Theo, 22 August 1888.

Pour cette broche, Michael Barnaart a réduit les lignes organiques des tournesols à leur essence, sans perdre l’écriture fantaisiste de Van Gogh.

With his Sunflowers, Vincent van Gogh wanted to show that it is possible to create a powerful painting in several variations of one colour (yellow) and nothing else. With this in mind, Michael Barnaart designed this brooch in one shade of matt gold. The reflection of light on the relief creates different shades of colour each time.

Each enamel brooch is engraved and numbered, which also makes it a unique collector’s item. The Sunflower is accompanied by a nice gift box.

Strong images from both high and popular culture play an important role in the design of the brooches. By simplifying and abstracting shapes, a powerful and iconic image is created. The geometric compositions fit into the design tradition of Dutch design.

Size brooch: 37 mm x 40 mm
Material: metal
Closure: magnet

Do not use in combination with a pacemaker.

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), Arles, January 1889
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)