Can something as classic and traditional as a porcelain figurine be irreverent? The Guest has proven that it can. Jaime Hayon created the daring piece in 2012 and, since then, it has been reinterpreted by artists and designers such as Paul Smith, Tim Biskup, Devilrobots, Gary Baseman or Rolito. With The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo, the Spanish illustrator joins the list of creators who have endowed this charismatic character with a unique personality.
The Guest figures have passed through the hands of various designers.
Ricardo Cavolo is the latest artist to collaborate with Lladró to give new life to his figures The Guest.
With each of these collaborations, Lladró demonstrates the infinite possibilities of porcelain. And this material goes far beyond the traditional decorative figurines that adorned the houses of yesteryear. Now, it is the protagonist of design pieces, unique and contemporary, ranging from decorative pieces such as The Guest to candles, lamps and even jewelry. .
The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo
Ricardo Cavolo, who signs the two new The Guest, says: .
When I received the invitation to create two pieces for The Guest collection, I knew I had to do my best to rise to the challenge.
The result are two pieces of lively colors in which the artist pours his renowned iconography full of singular characters with several eyes, hearts and flames of fire. Although his art and all its symbology are very social, for his collaboration with Lladró he wanted to represent his wife and son. True to his colorful imaginary full of legends, fantastic natures and tattooed beings. .
A sample of Ricardo Cavolo’s art.
She, is depicted as a beautiful Armenian queen. The warm colors, the vibrant red and the symbolism present charge the figure with strength, light and energy. In addition, the piece representing her little boy (smaller in size) projects peace and imagination in a universe of fantastic mountains, volcanoes, flowers and stars.
The two new The Guest by Ricardo Cavolo.
With this collaboration, Lladró adds one more name to the list of designers who have given new life to one of its most iconic pieces.
