New York—Swarovski has certainly been sparkling brightly recently, what with its recent “Project Accessory” crystal challenge and now a special multi-artist holiday commission and auction.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Swarovski Annual Edition Chrismas Ornament. To celebrate, Swarovski commissioned five visionary artists to “interpret the spirit of giving”in sparkling Swarovski elements.
The results were recently unveiled at the Hearst Tower, where Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Glenda Bailey hosted guest of honor Robert Buchbauer, ceo of the Swarovski Consumer Goods Business (CGB) and great-great-grandson of Daniel Swarovski, the company’s founder.
Following their debut at Hearst, the large-scale, multi-medium works by Mark Boomershine, Christina Burch, Wojung Choi, Natasha Law, and Irina Volkonskii will be auctioned at swarovskiauction.com to benefit The Art of Elysium, with bidding opening on November 16.
The works will also be featured in the December/January issue of Bazaar, which includes a QR code that links to behind-the-scenes videos of the artists at work. The videos will also be available on bazaarstylist.com/Swarovski.
About the Art:
CHRISTINA BURCH: Crystal Palace (bidding open from November 22 – December 2)
Swarovski ornaments and elements on an aluminum panel
Artist: Christina Burch
WONJUNG CHOI: Moments to Melt (bidding open from November 22 – December 2)
Swarovski ornaments and elements, copper plate and string
Artist: Wonjung Choi
NATASHA LAW: Glimmer (bidding open from November 22 – December 2)
Swarovski ornaments and elements, enamel gloss paint on aluminum
Artist: Natasha Law
IRINA VOLKONSKII: Moments to Give (bidding open from November 16-26)
Swarovski ornaments on bicycle
Artist: Irina Volkonskii for Swarovski
MARK BOOMERSHINE: Shine (bidding open from November 16-26)
Swarovski ornaments and elements, acrylic and enamel on canvas mounted to poplar board
Artist: Mark Boomershine
About Art of Elysium: This non-profit organization encourages working actors, artists and musicians to dedicate their time and talent to children who are battling serious medical conditions. The organization provides artistic workshops in the following disciplines: acting, art, comedy, fashion, music, radio, songwriting and creative writing.
