The Story of Creating the Mirror based on 'The Tale of Ivan Tsarevich, the Firebird and the Gray Wolf'
Creating the Mirror
It all started with me visiting an art exhibition — in the days before mobile phones. I was particularly struck by a work in the vytynanka style: a peacock with a spread tail, cut from white paper.
Search for the Ideal
Much later, when the internet appeared, I searched for peacock images. I reviewed everything I could find — yet nothing matched what I had seen.
The most remarkable thing: I found a very similar peacock image on my own computer — downloaded long ago, somehow always overlooked. The bird seemed to elude me — or was waiting for its hour.
The Legend of the Firebird
The Firebird is a symbol of fire, luck and immortality. It feeds on golden apples that grant youth. Its song is said to have healing powers.
Technical Details
- Dimensions: 980 × 970 mm, mirror diameter: 585 mm
- Material: Birch plywood 4 mm + mirror glass
- Technique: Laser cutting with hand-finishing
Creation Gallery
Dedication to the Mirror
Shine, my mirror, shine bright,
Bring the fairy tale to life!
See: among the golden boughs,
Among apples and the shadows,
A brave lad is hiding there —
Valiant Ivan, bold and fair.
From the basket watching keen,
His heart thirsts for a quest:
To catch fortune by the tail,
To grow wiser, to prevail!
A moment — he seized the feather bright,
What luck, what a delight!
Gaze into the glass — and then
The fiery light won't fade again.
The mirror holds a secret dear:
Whoever sees truth's light so clear,
Masters their own destiny,
Will succeed in all, you'll see!
Bring the fairy tale to life!
See: among the golden boughs,
Among apples and the shadows,
A brave lad is hiding there —
Valiant Ivan, bold and fair.
From the basket watching keen,
His heart thirsts for a quest:
To catch fortune by the tail,
To grow wiser, to prevail!
A moment — he seized the feather bright,
What luck, what a delight!
Gaze into the glass — and then
The fiery light won't fade again.
The mirror holds a secret dear:
Whoever sees truth's light so clear,
Masters their own destiny,
Will succeed in all, you'll see!
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