Morgenwald in Meißen (2022)
Description:
“Augustus the Strong gained fame as a hero as well as a lover of art, beautiful architecture, and chic interiors. In addition, his numerous love affairs were whispered about not only in the court lobbies but also discussed in international political circles. Yes, yes! His appetites for love spread far beyond picturesque Saxony. He, in most likelihood, had more mistresses than money. In search of funds, especially during the period of heightened rivalry for the Polish crown, Augustus the Strong involved numerous alchemists and adventurers who promised to obtain gold from mercury. " Your Highness! My name is Bötger!“ “I know who you are, and I know what you do! Any nonsense like the elixir of life or youth! " “Yes, Your Highness! I think I'm close to my goal! " “Nonsense! I have a task of national importance for you. I need the formula for gold. You will receive premises, equipment, food, and water. You cannot leave the laboratory until you bring me the first gold bar. " "Your Highness! But ...?" “Bötger, do you want to live? Then don't waste your time! " Not a day or two has passed, months, maybe years. Everyone who helped the alchemist in his work lost all hope and was in despair. But, finally, Bötger asked for an audience with the king. “Yes, alchemist! How will you please me and save your life? " " Your Highness! I do not have a formula for gold, but I have invented something that will bring it to you. A lot, a lot of gold!" Bötger spoke of the invention of porcelain, which became the source of the kingdom's profits. Meißen was chosen for production, which has turned into a world-famous export center for expensive, beautiful tableware, and home decoration items. My work is called "Morning Forest in Meißen ". It is a tribute to the blue color of porcelain from this town, which fascinated me with the emerald forests of Saxon Switzerland, cozy Fachwerkhäuser, and unique history. In my work, I enjoy using heavy textures. The blue is made with a natural wood dye using a bizarre wood structure, of course, a touch of gold powder is visible here too, as a reminder of why it all started. If we look closely, we will notice a slight crackle on the surface. This was necessary for binding my idea to the theme of antique porcelain while emphasizing the abstract mysterious labyrinths of the azure porcelain forest covered with dew. “ S. TroshinAvailable — this original is currently for sale.
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About this piece
Morgenwald in Meißen (2022) is an original, one-of-a-kind work by Sergei Troshin, born 1960, based in Canada. It is made with natural dye, acrylic, resin, mixed medium on wood and measures 4ft x 4ft. It was completed in 2022. There is only one — nothing here is a print or a reproduction.
Materials and finish
The work is built on wooden board. A wooden board is rigid, which is what lets a thick, poured surface stay flat over time.
Natural dyes — Natural dyes sink into the support instead of sitting on top of it, which is why the colour looks like it belongs to the wood rather than being painted onto it.
Resin — A poured resin coat cures to a hard, glass-like film. It deepens the colour underneath the way water darkens a stone, seals the surface, and gives the work a reflective face that behaves like glazing without the glass. Tate’s glossary entry on resin explains the term in more detail.
Acrylic — Acrylic dries quickly and stays flexible, which lets layers be laid over one another in a single session and scraped back while still workable. Tate’s glossary entry on acrylic paint explains the term in more detail.
Looking after it
The resin face is hard but it scratches like any gloss surface. Dust it with a dry, soft cloth — no solvents, no household cleaners, nothing abrasive.
Keep it out of long hours of direct sun. Prolonged UV is what ages a clear coat, and a wall that gets full afternoon light is the one place to avoid.
Dyed passages are light-sensitive in the way any dye is; steady indirect light keeps them true for far longer than a sunlit wall.
Room conditions matter more than anything else: stable temperature, stable humidity, no direct sun. The American Institute for Conservation publishes plain-language guidance on caring for artwork at home.
From the same year
2022 is represented in the catalogue by 4 works. Alongside this one: The Power of the Abstract (2022), 5 Shades Of Blue (2022) and Dream Ocean (2022).
Further reading
We write about how these surfaces are made and how to live with them in Notes on Art. Relevant to this piece:
- What a Resin Finish Really Does — Two Sans Souci originals, one poured resin finish, and why the same coat reads differently depending on scale, support, and where a piece hangs.
- How to Look After an Original — The short, honest list for living with an original at home — what actually protects it, and why a resin face and a raw texture need different care.
Buying, viewing and delivery
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