The Unicorn of Light and Silence

Описание: Unicorn of Light and Silence
Artists: Bulba Natalia& Zhamoido Anatolii
Series: God in the Palm of the Hand
Original Design: 2012
Completion: 2025


Materials: Czech Preciosa glass beads, Japanese Miyuki beads, Austrian crystal (beads and rhinestones), rare antique jewelry beads from the late 19th – early 20th century, Italian Milano Lux findings (cubic zirconia beads, rhodium plating), rhinestones, beads, wire, mirror, birch bark, protective acrylic display case.
Dimensions: diameter — 11 cm, height — 9 cm;
with case: diameter — 15 cm, height — 12 cm.
Weight: 60 g; with case — 400 g.

The beaded unicorn is an original author’s sculpture in which traditional craftsmanship is transformed into a contemporary artistic gesture. Thousands of glass beads are hand-woven into a complex spatial form, where each interlacing functions as an element of rhythm, light, and volume.
White beads shape a pure, almost ethereal corporeality, while the golden mane and tail create a sense of movement, energy, and inner tension of form. The contrast of materials emphasizes the balance between fragility and strength — a key theme of the work.
The sculpture addresses the image of a mythical creature not as a fairy tale, but as an archetype: a symbol of transformation, memory, and concentrated labor. Attentive contemplation reveals the intricate texture of the handcrafted surface, turning the object into a meditative field.
The work is created as a unique piece and is intended for a collector’s space — a place where silence, materiality, and depth of form are valued.