Ice Flower – Sakura Series Every so often, an artwork emerges that radiates pure elegance and quiet strength. A piece that feels luminous, refined, and timeless. Ice Flower by Dutch artist Swen Van der Sangen is exactly that: a serene celebration of clarity, harmony, and tactile beauty. A crystal-like ice-blue palette, gently enriched with refined silver accents, forms the foundation of this work. The surface glows with a cool softness, evoking a sense of purity, calm, and understated luxury. Across the textured canvas, handcrafted floral forms unfold organically, inspired by the delicate blossoms of the Sakura. Each element subtly rises from the relief, creating depth and movement. The flowers and hand-rolled paper elements are carefully resin-coated, giving them strength, durability, and a refined, glass-like finish. The interplay of structure and shine gives the artwork a dynamic presence, constantly shifting as the viewer moves. Finished with an exclusive high-gloss lacquer, Ice Flower achieves an elevated, mirror-like brilliance that enhances every detail, shadow, and reflection. Measuring 70 × 70 cm, this artwork is meticulously crafted using hand-rolled paper and handmade paper flowers, each sealed with resin and thoughtfully placed. The sculptural surface offers a rich tactile and visual experience that evolves with light and perspective. A graduate of the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts (2014), Van der Sangen brings over a decade of experience in luxury fashion and design into his artistic practice. His work is defined by a refined balance between precision and emotion, structure and spontaneity, material depth and luminous elegance. Ice Flower is more than a visual artwork. It is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and connect with a sense of quiet beauty and timeless refinement.