Dandelion Sola Cube
3.8 billion years ago life began on earth. And over millions of years multicellular life evolved into land plants and forests. The colors and shapes of flowers, fruits and seeds all have unique purposes and are as beautiful as they are functional. Intent on showcasing the wonder and beauty of mother nature, Koichi Yoshimura developed a way to exquisitely preserve plants in acrylic cubes. He called them “Sola Cubes.” Each Sola Cube is handmade by Japanese craftsmen and contain a real plant. The Dandelion plant consists of a fluffy round ball that acts as a high-performance parachute. When it rains the parachute closes up like an umbrella and, when it dries, it reopens to carry its seeds through the sky.
| Materials | K9 Optical Grade Precision Borosilicate Glass |
| Optical Properties | 99.8% Spectral Transmittance / Internal Refraction Coating |
| Principle | Kinetic Physics, Optical Dispersion & Persistence of Vision |
| Dimensions | Approx. 2.75" x 2.75" x 3.25" |
| Weight | 8.3 oz |
| Display Base | Machined Felt-Lined Aluminum Display Pedestal Included |
| Origin | Artisan Crafted in California, USA |
Curator Notes: Dandelion Sola Cube
3.8 billion years ago life began on earth. And over millions of years multicellular life evolved into land plants and forests. The colors and shapes of flowers, fruits and seeds all have unique purposes and are as beautiful as they are functional. Intent on showcasing the wonder and beauty of mother nature, Koichi Yoshimura developed a way to exquisitely preserve plants in acrylic cubes. He called them “Sola Cubes.” Each Sola Cube is handmade by Japanese craftsmen and contain a real plant. The Dandelion plant consists of a fluffy round ball that acts as a high-performance parachute. When it rains the parachute closes up like an umbrella and, when it dries, it reopens to carry its seeds through the sky.
Each production run of this artifact is executed in limited atelier batches. Hand-assembled and calibrated with precision tools to ensure that physical resistance, kinetic balance, and aesthetic presentation meet the stringent heirloom standards of Arcana Vault.
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The optical clarity is stunning. When sunlight hits it in the morning, it casts intricate geometric spectrums across the entire room.
Heavy, precision-machined brass with a flawless mirror finish. You can immediately feel the dedication to craft.
Packaged like a luxury timepiece. Everything from the foam cutouts to the certificate of authenticity screams perfection.
Hypnotic to watch in motion. It sits beside my workstation monitor and offers the perfect tactile mental break during intense work sessions.
A true conversation starter. Guests are universally captivated by the impossible physical effect.
