The artist's studio.

Harumi Klossowska de Rola is a sculptor and designer whose practice reflects a profound admiration and connectedness with the natural world. Her artworks are a testament to the wonder of nature, exploring the deep and historic connections between mankind, the animal kingdom and the spiritual world. The natural environment has always provided a wealth of inspiration for Klossowska; growing up in the Swiss Alps, where she lives and works to this day, she was immersed in nature, sparking a lifelong fascination. Today, the wild animals inhabiting the forests around her home still provide the foundation for her artworks, alongside inspirations drawn from creatures of distant lands.

Klossowska's practice involves extensive drawing and modelling prior to the casting process, which takes place in collaboration with skilled artisans, following which the artist hand finishes each work to achieve her particular vision. Characterised by an ethereal and poetic quality that bears testament to her creative spirit, Klossowska's sculptures evoke a sensuality deeply intertwined with the very materials she employs. This blending of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities offers viewers a timeless experience in an era witnessing a renewed interest in painting and sculpture.

Klossowska de Rola began her career as a designer of haute joaillerie, and has since created pieces for luxury brands including Boucheron, Chopard, Valentino and Goossens. In recent years, she has focussed on her sculptural practice. Her works are today in private collections internationally, including the UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, the United States and South Korea.

Three birds perched atop a bowl, pausing for rest during their flight, quenching their thirst, and chirping with joy at the dawn of a new day. This serene work was inspired by the birds that flourish in the gardens and woodland surrounding the artist's home in Switzerland. Harumi seeks to evoke the wonder and delight that emanates from these small creatures as they welcome the morning and fill the air with song.

The artist has spent many early hours of the day alongside these birds; and her sensitive rendering of their physicality is a testament to her careful observation, with their slightly cocked heads indicating their alert and curious nature, and the gentle contouring of their bodies suggesting the powerful wings that lie folded and ready for flight.