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Silvia Furmanovich is pleased to unveil her latest collection entitled “Quintessence”, which explores the Alchemical process, its symbols and philosophies. Like the alchemists of old who sought to transmute base metals into gold, Furmanovich traverses the globe in search of talent and natural materials, transforming them into precious works of art.
With its celestial motifs, vibrant colors, echoes of medieval and Tibetan art, and an array of animal and natural symbols, the collection introduces new techniques and revisits the ones that are the foundation of the brand, such as Amazonian marquetry and Rajasthani miniature painting.
In this new collection the designer explore the symbolism of the alchemical processes through contrasting themes such as The Sky x The Earth, The Moon x The Sun and Femininity x Masculinity. Just as the alchemist seeks to distill the essence of nature, Furmanovich seeks to distill the essence of culture and craft.
“The name ‘Quintessence’, represents the fifth and highest element in ancient philosophy, the essence that permeates all of nature; the purest form of beauty and creativity”, says Furmanovich. “In this collection, we strive to capture that essence and transmute it into wearable art.”
The 2024 collection was inspired by the philosophy, art and symbolism of the enigmatic world of Alchemy.
“Alchemy is a science tinged with spirituality and infused with a schpritz of artistic spirit.”
DAVID BRAFMAN
“As above, so below;
as below, so above.”
The PRINCIPLE OF CORRESPONDENCE
“The all is Mind; the Universe is mental.”
The PRINCIPLE OF MENTALISM
The Mountain of Initiation represents the alchemists spiritual journey toward enlightenment, integrating the opposing forces of the sun and the moon, and culminating in the attainment of wisdom symbolized by the star.
“Every cause has its effect;
every effect has its cause.”
The PRINCIPLE OF CAUSE AND EFFECT
“Gender is in everything; everything has its masculine and feminine principles.”
The PRINCIPLE OF GENDER
