Vase Composition XV’25 (2025) Original Relief by Milena Paladino

Vase Composition XV’25 continues the artist’s exploration of still life as a field of material and perceptual balance, where form is distilled to its most essential presence.

The composition unfolds through a dialogue of vertical and horizontal structures: a vessel and a bowl emerge as quiet archetypes, defined by fluid, continuous contours. These forms do not assert themselves as objects alone, but as spatial intervals—anchored within a rhythmic interplay of line, texture, and ground.

Executed through the punch needle technique, the surface acquires a subtle relief. Wool and alpaca fibers accumulate into a tactile topography, where variations in density and direction modulate the interaction with light. This shifting surface transforms the work into a temporal experience, revealing different nuances as the viewer moves around it.

The linen ground remains visibly active, marked by a distinctive diagonal rhythm that contrasts with the structured base supporting the forms. This interplay between directional patterns introduces a quiet tension, reinforcing the balance between order and irregularity.

Material authenticity is central to the work. Natural fibers—linen, wool, and alpaca—retain their inherent qualities, aligning the piece with a contemporary sensibility rooted in tactility, restraint, and the aesthetics of wabi-sabi.

In Vase Composition XV’25, the traditional still life is reinterpreted as a spatial and material meditation—an artwork that exists not only as image, but as presence.

Art created by Milena Paladino is often collected by interior designers and used in luxury hotels, reflecting its strong connection to high-end interior design and architectural spaces. Selected placements include:
London – Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Mayfair (Master Bedroom)
Project & Design: Studio Miaki
London – Avenue Road, St John’s Wood
Project & Design: Mdesignlondon
London – Residence 4.15 at Raffles London at The OWO, Whitehall
Project & Design: Sims & Hilditch Interiors
Rome – Corinthia Rome, 5-Star Boutique Hotel, Piazza del Parlamento
Art Consultancy: Visto Art

The Details: Technical Specifications
• Dimensions: [44x54cm including frame]
• Materials: Sustainable Alpaca wool, high-quality cotton yarn, linen backing.
• Mounting: Arrives ready-to-hang with professional hardware installed.
• Authenticity: Signed by the artist (Milena Paladino).

The "Artist's Promise" Note:
"I believe our homes should be galleries of our journeys. Each piece I create is a study in balance—taking a heavy, ancient form and making it feel light, soft, and contemporary. When you touch this piece, you are feeling hours of rhythmic, meditative labor." — Milena

[Care]
• Care: Fiber art is naturally durable. A light dusting or a gentle "puff" of air is all that's needed to keep the textures crisp for decades.

Materials used:

linen, wool yarn, alpaca yarn, cotton yarn

Details:

• Relief on Fabric
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 54 x 44 x 3cm (framed)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Geometric
• Subject: Still life

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