LO Contemporary ONCE UPON A TIME, I WAS A BUTTERFLY Handmade LED wall lamp

Eduard Locota’s ONCE UPON A TIME, I WAS A BUTTERFLY embodies a profound dialogue between art and functionality, transforming a mirror into a sculptural masterpiece.‎ Locota’s innovative use of coal as a primary material redefines its role from a traditional fuel source to an evocative medium of artistic expression.‎ Coal, historically a symbol of industrial power, undergoes a poetic metamorphosis in Locota’s hands.‎ By examining its journey from organic plant matter to a dense mineral, and ultimately to a contentious energy resource, Locota envisions a sustainable and imaginative future for this fossil fuel.‎ His approach transcends mere recycling, instead suggesting an active and transformative reimagining of the material’s potential.‎ This piece narrates the metamorphosis of human ambition and labor.‎ It portrays the life cycle of an individual—beginning with the youthful aspirations of a dreamer, likened to a butterfly full of hope, who seeks to reach the zenith of human achievement.‎ As time progresses, this figure morphs into a seasoned worker, a simple proletarian, symbolically represented as a miner with a lamp on his forehead.‎ ONCE UPON A TIME, I WAS A BUTTERFLY serves as a poignant reminder of generational toil and transformation, evoking the lives of our ancestors, our grandparents, and perhaps our own.‎ It is an homage to the enduring human spirit, capturing the essence of our collective past while urging us to rethink and reshape the future of our resources and ourselves.‎ Material: coal, resin, brass wire Light source: 110-220V, LED This piece is limited to 35 editions.‎ Each piece is signed by the artist and accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.‎ Further info from manufacturer on ONCE UPON A TIME, I WAS A BUTTERFLY LO Contemporary