The 27th June 2018 marked the centenary of the death of Josephin Peladan, the mysterious French visionary author who dreamed of igniting a cultural renaissance through symbolic art containing esoteric messages and who masterminded the Salons de la Rose + Croix. Regular readers will know my ongoing connection with Peladan through my doctoral research and, since 2014, my exploration of his ideas through art.
“Spirit of the Salons: 1918-2018”. Portrait of Josephin Peladan by Sasha Chaitow, 2018. Oil on box canvas, 60 x 80 cm. Available. Please inquire.
Luxury portfolio of the “Bijoux de la Rose+Croix” collection produced by Hellfire Club Books
The “Bijoux de la Rose+Croix” collection is my way of marking the centenary. It has also been produced as a luxury portfolio by Hellfire Books. Made in black kidskin and purple silk, the portfolio contains fifteen giclee art prints from the ‘Les bijoux de Rose+Croix’ collection printed on superior quality 300gsm buttermilk laid paper, and includes a booklet with an introduction to Peladan and the Salons, as well as information on the original designs that inspired this collection.
See below for the full collection of original “Bijoux” images. Some originals are still available for purchase directly from me. Click the photos to see pricing, dimensions, and availability. Please email me directly at sashachaitow@gmail.com for inquiries. To order the portfolio, see this link at Hellfire Books.
The entire collection, with several other pieces, will be exhibited for the first time in London later in July 2018. More news on that soon…
Les bijoux de la Rose+Croix originals by Sasha Chaitow 2018
These images are inspired by emblems and frontispieces that Peladan commissioned and used in his work, each with their own special symbolism. Each piece took 12-15 hours to complete. They are all drawn freehand, coloured using antique inks, and mounted on hand-made marbled paper on a wooden base (apart from 2 larger pieces which are tipped in card). They are sealed on all sides with varnish which gives an enamel-like effect, creating a small “gem” of artwork (hence the collection title. Each piece bears a handwritten note on the back with information about the piece (see last photo in gallery).
– All available pieces are for sale. Prices range from £45 – £150. Click through the images to see individual dimensions and pricing. To purchase (Paypal only), contact me by email.
– Postage flat fee to Europe is £12 (signed for), and to the USA £25. For other regions please contact me.
– If the design you want has sold, I will gladly accept commissions for repeat images, but will not make two identical pieces – there will be differences either in the colouring, framing, or mounting. Click through album for examples. Three sizes are available (A4, A5, and square 20x20cm). They can be mounted on wood or tipped in card. I have limited stock of both wooden bases and marbled paper mounts – contact me for options.
