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Denyse Denisselle (1920-2019) The Apothecary / The Pharmacy Diorama miniatures Mixed media H. 34.5 cm W. 60 cm D. 26 cm Condition report: Electricity untested Opens "Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist when you grow up." (Pablo Picasso) At the age of 60, in the 1980s, Denyse Denisselle discovered a consuming passion for miniatures. She sometimes spent sleepless nights, absorbed in the meticulousness of her creations. Returning to her childhood, she immersed herself with delight in reproducing stores and scenes of life brought back to life in boxes measuring from 40 to 80 centimetres. "I try to reproduce a world I loved. And I make my own little cinema." In this quest for nostalgia, Denyse Denisselle transformed her two Paris apartments into veritable museums, filled with dioramas. Her specialty: miniature cakes. She used plaster, which she let rest in her kitchen like real pie dough. "I once caught children licking them," she said, amused by the realism of her creations. Most of her dioramas are even equipped with electrical connections to bring them to life. By recreating scenes from the past with such precision, Denyse Denisselle offers a window on a bygone world. Her miniatures are more than just objects; they are living narratives and, above all, testimonials to her passion and talent. The art of the miniature, capturing the essence of complex subjects in small formats, has a long history. In China, for example, Hao Mang miniature sculpture has been practiced for 3,000 years. This singular art, like Denyse Denisselle's work, draws on imagination and dreams, offering the viewer a unique and poetic perspective, like Alice plunged into Wonderland. Today, miniature art occupies an important place in popular culture, supported by exhibitions and societies such as the World Federation of Miniaturists and the Royal Miniature Society. Galleries such as the Seaside Art Gallery and the Snowgoose Gallery organize annual exhibitions. Dioramas, presentation and staging devices born in the 19th century, also illustrate the evolution of miniature art. Initially large paintings animated by light effects, they evolved into detailed three-dimensional scenes, often used for educational and artistic purposes. With the rise of social networking, miniature art has found new vitality. The hashtag #MiniatureArt brings together artists and enthusiasts from all over the world, transforming platforms into virtual galleries. Exhibitions like "Small is beautiful" highlight the wonder of these creations by renowned artists such as Christopher Boffoli, Pablo Delgado, Ronan-Jim Sevellec, Julia Cissel, Slinkachu, Isaac Cordal, Joshua Smith, Petros Chrisostomou, Gaspard Mitz and Lorraine Loots, combining humor and technical precision. (MLD)
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Denyse Denisselle (1920-2019) The Apothecary / The Pharmacy Diorama miniatures Mixed media H. 34.5 cm W. 60 cm D. 26 cm Condition report: Electricity untested Opens "Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist when you grow up." (Pablo Picasso) At the age of 60, in the 1980s, Denyse Denisselle discovered a consuming passion for miniatures. She sometimes spent sleepless nights, absorbed in the meticulousness of her creations. Returning to her childhood, she immersed herself with delight in reproducing stores and scenes of life brought back to life in boxes measuring from 40 to 80 centimetres. "I try to reproduce a world I loved. And I make my own little cinema." In this quest for nostalgia, Denyse Denisselle transformed her two Paris apartments into veritable museums, filled with dioramas. Her specialty: miniature cakes. She used plaster, which she let rest in her kitchen like real pie dough. "I once caught children licking them," she said, amused by the realism of her creations. Most of her dioramas are even equipped with electrical connections to bring them to life. By recreating scenes from the past with such precision, Denyse Denisselle offers a window on a bygone world. Her miniatures are more than just objects; they are living narratives and, above all, testimonials to her passion and talent. The art of the miniature, capturing the essence of complex subjects in small formats, has a long history. In China, for example, Hao Mang miniature sculpture has been practiced for 3,000 years. This singular art, like Denyse Denisselle's work, draws on imagination and dreams, offering the viewer a unique and poetic perspective, like Alice plunged into Wonderland. Today, miniature art occupies an important place in popular culture, supported by exhibitions and societies such as the World Federation of Miniaturists and the Royal Miniature Society. Galleries such as the Seaside Art Gallery and the Snowgoose Gallery organize annual exhibitions. Dioramas, presentation and staging devices born in the 19th century, also illustrate the evolution of miniature art. Initially large paintings animated by light effects, they evolved into detailed three-dimensional scenes, often used for educational and artistic purposes. With the rise of social networking, miniature art has found new vitality. The hashtag #MiniatureArt brings together artists and enthusiasts from all over the world, transforming platforms into virtual galleries. Exhibitions like "Small is beautiful" highlight the wonder of these creations by renowned artists such as Christopher Boffoli, Pablo Delgado, Ronan-Jim Sevellec, Julia Cissel, Slinkachu, Isaac Cordal, Joshua Smith, Petros Chrisostomou, Gaspard Mitz and Lorraine Loots, combining humor and technical precision. (MLD)
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