Gingko Leaf
A Bespoke Dimensional Work
The Living Fossil.
Nature is a point of departure, not a template. The Gingko biloba is a marvel of the natural world: an ancient "living fossil" that has survived for millennia through sheer resilience. In "Gingko Leaf," Andree Brown captures the profound endurance of this botanical icon, translating its unique fan-shaped silhouette into the 5,000-year permanence of bronze. Rooted in the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-sabi, this work celebrates the beauty of the weathered and the irregular. The front and back of the sculpture offer distinct tactile landscapes, ensuring that as the viewer moves around the piece, they discover a new narrative of light and shadow.
The Intelligence of the Hand.
Hand-formed during the development of her residency in Marnay-Sur-Seine, France, this 15lb solid bronze masterwork is a testament to Brown’s twenty-year discipline as a jeweler and chef. Utilizing the traditional lost-wax method, each lobe and vein of the leaf is meticulously refined. The deep, mottled verdigris patina is hand-applied, echoing the atmospheric vibration of the forest floor. This is not a static object; it is an evocative, independent form that brings the eternal design of the ancient world into the contemporary home.
Bespoke Acquisition & Lead Time Note:
Please note that as a Made-To-Order piece, lead times for "Gingko Leaf" are extended to accommodate the artist's meticulous lost-wax casting and hand-patina process. We encourage you to check the specific lead time for this product or inquire about the piece before purchasing. By finalizing your acquisition, you acknowledge that you are aware of the custom production timeline required for a Work of this scale and detail.
Details & Dimensions:
- Title: Gingko Leaf
- Classification: Dimensional Work
- Editioned Status: Made-To-Order
- Medium: Hand-Formed Bronze on Metal Base
- Art Movement: Organic Minimalism
- Art Style: Wabi-sabi Influence / Contemporary Bronze
- Theme: Nature, Botanical, Ancient Resilience
- Orientation: Vertical
- Construction: Solid
- Finish: Mottled Verdigris Bronze Patina
- Mounting Type: Tabletop / Free-standing Pedestal
- Dimensions: 12" x 7" x 3"
- Weight: 15 lbs
- Year Created: 2026
- Origin: Developed at ACEA L’Expressoir (Marnay-Sur-Seine, France)
- Signature: Artist Stamped or Signed on Base
- Authenticity: Includes a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Investment: $3,600.00
- Availability: Bespoke Order (Inquire for Lead Time)
- Final Acquisition*
Bring the eternal design of nature into your home. Add the "Gingko Leaf" bespoke dimensional work to your collection today at Mitsooz.