LU Wooden Sculpture by Zlata Kornilova

When an image takes shape and emerges from silence. It is around this idea that contemporary artist Zlata Kornilova has developed the LU series, a collection of sculptures that explores the profound link between memory, history and the present.

The LU sculpture is crafted from ash wood, hand-turned using traditional artisanal techniques. Its surface is treated using the Japanese Yakisugi method, an ancient technique of charred wood that reveals the richness of the material whilst lending it remarkable visual depth. The turned brass details punctuate the composition and create a subtle dialogue between the warmth of the metal and the organic texture of the wood.

Through its refined, almost meditative forms, LU evokes an archaeological artefact from another era whilst asserting a resolutely contemporary presence.

Each sculpture becomes a meeting point between different cultures, different time periods and different interpretations of the world. More than just a decorative object, LU invites contemplation and reflection on our place within a broader history, where each generation leaves its mark.

Produced as a limited edition, each piece is numbered and signed, allowing the sculpture to possess its own nuances and unique characteristics.

Materials: Turned ash, turned brass, Yakisugi (charred wood) finish
Dimensions: 83 × 26 cm

About Zlata Kornilova

Originally from Nizhny Novgorod, on the banks of the Volga, Zlata Kornilova has developed an artistic practice deeply rooted in time, memory and the transformation of materials.

Inspired by her travels, the artist collects architectural images, colour palettes and the unique atmospheres of the cities she visits. These impressions become the raw material for her work. From these observations emerge sculptural forms that bear witness to the way in which our era fits naturally into a broader historical continuum.

Her approach is also characterised by a fascination with different cultures and their relationship with time. Zlata Kornilova observes how nature gradually transforms everything that humankind builds. For her, time and nature are the greatest creators, capable of imbuing objects with a depth and beauty that no artificial intervention can replicate.

This sensibility is evident in each of her creations, where natural materials, traditional craft techniques and cultural references come together. Her sculptures appear as timeless objects, both contemporary and steeped in history.