Bloom #30 (2026) Original Mixed-media Sculpture by Olga Skorokhod

Bloom #30 is a minimalist paper pulp sculpture exploring transformation and renewal through recycled materials. Delicate circular forms are hand-shaped from discarded paper scraps from previous projects and dried to create a subtle, shell-like texture.

The front surfaces are finished in matte ultramarine acrylic, while the reverse sides are covered with liquid gold leaf, creating a contrast between cool blue and luminous gold. Arranged like a blooming bouquet, the forms balance fragility with resilience.

Inspired by the Japanese philosophies of wabi-sabi and kintsugi, the work embraces imperfection, impermanence, and the beauty of transformation. The gold symbolizes renewal, healing, and new life emerging from what was once discarded.

Mounted on a wood panel and enclosed in a UV-protective acrylic box, the piece combines organic forms with a clean, contemporary presentation.

Materials used:

paper pulp, liquid gold leaf

Details:

• Mixed-media sculpture on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 31.75 x 31.75 x 7.62cm (framed) / 30.48 x 30.48cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative