ArtyA Art by Dominique Arpa-Cirpka
CAPRI
SAPPHIRE
THE ORGANIC ALCHEMY OF AN ART DIAL SIGNED
DOMINIQUE ARPA-CIRPKA
True to its reputation as a boundless creative laboratory, independent watchmaking manufacture ArtyA Watches unveils a new masterpiece from its emblematic Son of Sea collection. Conceived as a genuine window onto the poetry of the ocean depths, this exceptional timepiece features an exclusive dial handcrafted by plastic artist Dominique Arpa-Cirpka.
A LIVING CANVAS AT THE HEART OF A SAPPHIRE CASE
Each dial created by the artist is a raw, unique work of art, forever frozen in time. Setting traditional techniques aside for a purely organic approach, she has captured the mysterious, ever shifting essence of the ocean by embedding natural elements of infinite fragility.
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The pictorial composition is built around three major components:
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Stabilized sea algae, lending relief and botanical authenticity to the landscape.
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Golden mineral concretions, arranged in organic relief, evoking the formations shaped by the sea on the ocean floor.
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Fragments of Morpho butterfly wings, whose legendary iridescent blue brings electric gradients and an almost otherworldly depth.
Thanks to secret binders and pigments developed in her own studio, the artist manages to preserve the original vibrancy of these textures without any chemical treatment dulling their natural shine.
ABSOLUTE TRANSPARENCY
To showcase this marine creation, ArtyA chose a setting worthy of the work: a case crafted entirely from transparent sapphire. This crystalline architecture removes any visual barrier and allows light to pass through the watch from every direction. The case's facets act as prisms, revealing every detail, fiber, and iridescence of Dominique Arpa-Cirpka's composition from every angle.
Powered by a high grade Swiss automatic movement, this exceptional timepiece is fitted with a hand stitched black leather strap, quietly grounding the poetic exuberance of the dial.
A NONCONFORMIST PHILOSOPHY
This new piece perfectly embodies the independent spirit of the Geneva based brand, which continues to challenge the traditional codes of Haute Horlogerie. Straddling high mechanical craftsmanship and the creative freedom of fine art, the watch does more than tell time: it captures a fragment of wild life and raw emotion.
This creation is offered as a Unique Piece 1/1, guaranteeing its future owner a model that is absolutely one of a kind in the world.
ABOUT ARTYA
Founded in Geneva by Yvan Arpa, ArtyA Watches has established itself in just a few years as one of the boldest names in contemporary watchmaking. Known for its use of disruptive materials and ambitious artistic collaborations, the manufacture creates emotionally charged pieces that continually push the boundaries of watch design.
