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Bronzetto and the sound masks of artist Yuval Avital

ART AND CRAFTSMANSHIP MERGE IN A UNPREDEDENTED PROJECT

The Israeli artist Yuval Avital, known in the world of contemporary art for his icono-sonic performances, together with the Art Crafts Observatory of the Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze Foundation, collector of creative and productive Tuscan artisan realities, have involved Tuscan artisans and production centers of excellence in the NEPHILIM project. Inspired by the humanoid population told by the Bible, the sound mask installations designed by Yuval took shape in various artisan workshops and were the protagonists of exhibitions in Florence and in other Italian cities.

THE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN ABSTRACTION AND MANUAL SKILLS

In the Bronzetto workshop Yuval met the artisans and technicians, spoke to them with his specific language coming from an abstract dimension far from the practicality to which they are accustomed, but involved them, albeit reluctant, in his experiment: giving life to the ideas that animated his sketches, human-like masks made of iron and brass. The encounter between the two artistic realities, the abstract of the creative and the concrete of craftsmanship has enriched both.

THE ART-WORKS

Leviathan 6: made in iron plate production with details in cast brass and aluminium, shiny gold finish

Leviathan 4: made of brass plate with amber and patinated finish, central black wax eye on a silver background

Leviathan 3: made of brass plate with cast brass details, central body with silver leaf finish, particular eye band in bronzed brass

 

 

 

When details become part of the project

This becomes especially clear in completed interiors.

At Villa Gli Arcipressi, in the hills of Florence, custom-made brass handles and knobs become part of a shared material language between architecture, furnishings and decoration.

At Villa La Marchesina, in Puglia, bespoke brass handles inspired by local fruits and plants connect craftsmanship, territory and contemporary design.

In the projects by Archicona Studio, instead, knobs and handles become tools for personalisation. Collections such as Oceano and Chalet introduce forms inspired by the marine world and the forest, giving each interior a distinctive identity.

Three different languages, one shared principle: the handle is not simply added at the end of the project. It is part of it.

Design and personalisation

With over 100 models of handles and knobs, Bronzetto offers shapes and inspirations suitable for very different kitchen styles, from essential geometries to more organic and decorative forms.

The finish also plays an important role, allowing each detail to create contrast, blend with the surrounding materials or stand out as a precious accent.

And when required, dimensions, proportions and details can be developed to measure.

Because choosing a handle means choosing much more than a function.

It means defining the relationship between hand, material and space.

After all, the character of a kitchen can also be recognised in the way it opens.

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