In the image of the swan, the character is defined by the silhouette and the direction of the wings — these determine the movement, mood, and overall plasticity of the figure. The wings turned out to be the most challenging element: somewhere between real anatomy and artistic convention one has to find a point where the form is not yet decorative, but already reads as a wing.
Clay provided the necessary softness and time to work on the gesture and proportions. After approval, the model went into mold-making and then into casting. The final material is artificial stone, chosen for its stability in outdoor conditions: it preserves detail and works well at scale.
The sculpture is installed in a pond in Tikhvin, where the image reveals the intent of the project more clearly — the fairy tale is conveyed through form rather than literal illustration. The image lives within the space.