I
LA Designs, under the direction of
Ilia Anossov, has
recently completed a new fresco in a private home in
Marina Del Rey. This is one of many recent fresco
projects that
I LA Designs has been commissioned to
complete. The increase in demand for their expertise
in the fresco technique speaks to a rebirth of
interest among the public for this ancient form of
art. Through their use of innovative and traditional
techniques, I LA
Designs has found themselves at the forefront of
contemporary fresco production. The fresco in Marina
Del Rey is another fine example of their skill.
The
fresco is located in the downstairs guest bathroom
of a private home. The image occupies an entire wall
that measures 8 foot tall by almost 6 foot wide,
opposite the sink. This is in no way I LA Designs
largest fresco, but is still on a grand scale to
those who have the privilege of viewing it. The
picture depicts two dolphins jumping from the water.
The composition is fitting as the house is so close
to the Pacific Ocean that an open window provides
the viewer with the sound of crashing waves. The
blue sky and intense blue-green ocean of the
background in this composition complements the color
scheme of the rest of the bathroom which
incorporates light hues of green and blue and the
stark white of fine marble.

The two dolphins are depicted with a strong degree
of realism. The dolphin in the fore ground is caught
in the middle of a breach as it falls back toward
the viewer. The second dolphin in the middle ground
jumps toward the sky adding to the compositions’
overall feel of movement and action. The water
splashes contrast the realism of the dolphins. The
ocean splashes dramatically away from the dolphin
but curls stylistically, bringing to mind influences
of art deco. The foam on the waters surface seems to
reference the dramatic movement of water in The Big
Wave by Japanese artist Hokusai Katsuchika. A
boarder of geometric spirals seems to echo the
shapes of the walls below and adds a Mediterranean
touch to the work.
Andrew Brosseit
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iLAdesigns.com
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GIFTSHOP
Artist - iLia Anossov, Fresco Plasterer - Ian Hardwick
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