by John Derian
Peer into a hypnotic underwater garden. This painterly image from a nineteenth-century naturalist's encyclopedia, with its subtle chromolithographic colors and details, comes straight from the collection of John Derian, the artist and designer whose work with printed images of the past transports the viewer to another time and place. And as you piece it together, you do begin to wonder: Might one actually encounter these sea plants today, or is this a glimpse into a lost age from the ocean's vast, mysterious history?
Series: John Derian
John Derian Paper Goods: Sea Life 1,000-Piece Puzzle
John Derian is an artist and designer who transforms printed images from the past, and in doing so transports the viewer to another world. He established John Derian Company Inc. in 1989, and his decoupage plates, platters, paperweights, coasters, and bowls are still entirely handmade in his studio in New York City, where he employs a small staff of artisans to assist with production. His designs are sold at upscale home stores, in catalogs, and at gift shops worldwide, and he has designed exclusive collections for Cisco Brothers, Astier de Villatte, Target, and more. His retail shops, studio, and homes have been featured in Vogue, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, The World of Interiors, Elle Decor, and Vanity Fair, among others.
ISBN: 9781648291784
Publisher: Artisan Publishers
Binding: Other
Pub Date: June 21, 20221,000 full-color interlocking pieces
Art print with puzzle image
Finished puzzle is 26 3/8" x 18 7/8- puzzles