"Traveling About the Cities": Hong Kong Promenade

Part I of the Grand Triptych | A Museum-Level Masterpiece in the "Augmento" Style

Misha Lenn 

• 100% natural organic black silk 

• Mother of Pearl

• Threadwork: Intricate layering of silver and gold threads.

• Detailing: Infused with specialized glass beads to mimic the shimmering atmosphere of the city skyline.

Size: 130 x 160 cm without Frame 

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Alexander’s Collection" presents a landmark of 21st-century textile innovation. "Hong Kong Promenade" is the first installment of a monumental triptych, merging the fluid mastery of the world’s premier watercolorist, Misha Lenn, with the precision of museum-grade silk embroidery. This work is a primary acquisition for collectors focusing on the evolution of modern heritage—where high-fine art meets the rarest forms of hand-stitching.

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The Artist: Misha Lenn (The Master of Movement)

Misha Lenn is globally recognized as the premier watercolorist of movement and elegance. Awarded "Best Watercolor Artist in North America," his prestige is cemented through high-profile roles, including Official Artist for the Kentucky Derby and the Westminster Kennel Club.

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Elite Private & Museum Collections

To acquire a Misha Lenn original is to join a distinguished circle of international patrons. His works are held in the permanent collections of the Musée d'Orsay (Paris) and the Russian Museum, as well as the private collections of:

• Royalty & Heads of State: TRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, HIH Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna, and the Mikhail Gorbachev Foundation.

• Legends of Music & Stage: Mstislav Rostropovich, Academy Award-winning composer John Williams, jazz icons Dave Brubeck and Diana Krall, and legendary actor John Malkovich.

• Fashion & Arts: The Vyacheslav Zaitsev collection and Mikhail Baryshnikov.

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The "Augmento" Movement

Lenn is the founder of Augmento (from the Latin augmentum, meaning "growth").

• Philosophy: This style uses a "web" of linear graphics superimposed over semi-realistic imagery to create an allegory of reality—often described as "Poetry in Motion."

• Technique: In this large-scale tapestry, Augmento is brought to life through the physical layering of silver and gold threads over deep black silk, creating an illusion of shimmering, "augmented" reality that shifts with the light.

 

Narrative & Symbolism

• The Fragrant Harbour: The city is depicted through undulating lines and stylized skyscrapers, capturing the kinetic energy of the business district.

• Cultural Icons: Stylized umbrellas and the Bauhinia (Hong Kong Orchid) motif reflect the city's deep Asian roots.

• Human Connectivity: Intertwined couples mirror the density of the metropolis, emphasizing that in this vibrant city, human connection is inevitable.

• The Universal Link: The sun’s rays serve as a visual bridge, connecting this piece to the second work in the triptych, "Theatrical Venice."

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Bespoke Gold-Plated Framing

By request, Alexander’s Collection provides a Handcrafted Gold-Plated Frame. Hand-forged to complement the precious metal threads within the work, this architectural housing is completed within 4–5 business days.