Didier GARDILLOU, lemon-shaped box decorated with ants - trompe l'oeil porcelain

Discover the stunning creations of Didier Gardillou, the undisputed master of trompe-l'oeil, renowned for his striking realism. Enhance your home with this magnificent trompe-l'oeil box, a unique piece that combines elegance and exceptional craftsmanship. Each creation by Didier Gardillou is a true work of art, reflecting breathtaking realism and incomparable refinement.
Made entirely of porcelain and meticulously hand-painted.

The box takes the shape of a lemon, with the opening following the centerline of the fruit, with a cutout perfectly integrated into the design. Its slightly bumpy surface, faithful to the natural texture of the fruit. The bright yellow coloring, punctuated with subtle nuances and relief effects, reinforces the impression of naturalism.
The tip of the lemon is delicately shaded green, evoking the stem and color variations specific to citrus fruits.

Dimensions: Length. 9.6 cm - High. 5 cm - Width. 5.6cm,
Artist's Mark: a "bell" painted with a brush in blue corresponding to the signature of Didier GARDILLOU,
Condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION.

Didier Gardillou's stunning trompe-l'oeil boxes embody the excellence of contemporary ceramic art and demonstrate his incredible technical and artistic mastery. Renowned for their striking realism, these boxes are made entirely of porcelain and hand-decorated with meticulous attention to detail. They captivate with their ability to deceive the eye.

Didier Gardillou is part of the tradition of illusionist ceramics, a genre that dates back to the 18th century, when artists sought to imitate nature to perfection. His cabbages, however, are distinguished by a contemporary interpretation that combines tradition and innovation.
Each box is handcrafted and painted, making each creation unique. These works are both works of art and decorative elements, perfect for enhancing a table, a display case, or a refined interior. They are highly prized by collectors and contemporary art lovers.

The choice of cabbage is not insignificant. A symbol of nature, thanks to its antiseptic and purifying properties, lemon is often associated with purity, cleanliness, and purification.
In some traditions, it is used to ward off negative energies and purify a space or a person. Rich in vitamin C, lemon is a symbol of strength, energy, and dynamism. It is often associated with eternal youth, health, and endurance, due to its invigorating properties. Like all citrus fruits, lemon is a fruit of abundance, often offered as an omen of prosperity and wealth. In some 18th-century artwork, particularly in paintings and porcelain, lemon is sometimes a symbol of desire and sensuality. Its tangy taste is compared to bitter passions, while its juice evokes temptation and voluptuousness.

The lemon is a versatile symbol, navigating between purity and vitality, abundance and transience, sweetness and bitterness. In art and ceramics, it is often used to evoke the pleasure of the senses, the ephemeral nature of life, or to create a humorous and ironic trompe-l'oeil effect, as in the work of Didier Gardillou, where the ants add a humorous dimension to the object.