Inspired by one of the wonders of the ancient world — the Colossus of Rhodes — we wanted to create an object that would become a hymn to the sun and its energy, but reinterpret it within a national context.

The ear of grain is one of the foundational symbols of Russian visual culture, appearing across all disciplines: from embroidery to architecture in different eras, including the present.

The stylistic reference for the light sculpture was the “Golden Ear” fountain at VDNH. It was this reference that ultimately defined the name — its belonging to Moscow. If the “Golden Ear” pours water, then the “Moscow Ear” emits light. The lighting system is designed so that the grains literally radiate it.

We strengthened the connection with the sun by choosing wood charring as the main processing technique and decorating the object with genuine 960-fineness gold leaf. Incidentally, the gilding was executed by one of the best masters in Russia, Alexander Krupenin, whose projects include the Moscow Kremlin, the “Friendship of Peoples” fountain at VDNH, and the iconostases of several major cathedrals in the country.

Conceptually, we continue to explore one of the central themes of Woodzenart’s philosophy — duality. The “Moscow Ear” unites two associative concepts: the feminine code (ears of grain and harvests have traditionally been associated with women) and the masculine theme (the Colossus of Rhodes was dedicated to Helios, the sun god, and depicted as a man) within a single object.


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