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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Face-on, a calm flower of powder blue, petals fanning open from a small white-and-gold centre. Each petal shows one colour face-on and another from the side, so the work changes as the viewer moves past it: turn, and the curled edges blaze into rose, magenta, and red, struck through with fine painted lines—colour held entirely in the folds, invisible, head-on. Hand-built in air-hardening clay, finished in layered oil.

Medium: Oil on air-hardening clay on wood
Category: Guest Artists

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mila Ilingina is a Russian-born, Dubai-based contemporary sculptor known for one-of-a-kind floral wall sculptures, hand-shaped from air-hardening clay and finished in layered oil. Her flowers are invented forms—plant logic translated into volume, light, and pigment—built entirely by hand. Trained across graphic design, filmmaking, and ceramics, she carries each into her work. She exhibited at Saatchi Gallery, London, in “Flowers—Flora in Contemporary Art & Culture” (2025), with works held in private collections internationally.

ABOUT THE WAY GUEST ARTISTS
Mila Ilingina is one of a select group of globally recognised wildlife artists who have been invited to exhibit at WAY 2026.

YOUR PURCHASE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
50% of the proceeds from this sale will support David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) and our conservation partners across Africa and Asia. Together, we fight wildlife crime and protect endangered species, from frontline action to global policy.

SHIPPING INFORMATION
Please note that shipping costs are not included in the purchase price for this artwork, and there may be additional customs charges for deliveries outside the UK. Upon purchase, a member of the DSWF team will be in touch to discuss collection or delivery options.