1991 Stool by Studio Formafantasma, photograph: Luisa Zanzani, courtesy Gallery Libby Sellers, London
Dutch Studio Formafantasma explores the culture of lava in Mount Etna and Stromboli, 2 of the last lively volcanoes in Europe, with a new body of work titled ‘De Natura Fossilium’.
Huge Pillar by Studio Formafantasma, photograph: Luisa Zanzani, courtesy Gallery Libby Sellers, London
“Through this, Studio Formafantasma investigates the cultures surrounding this particularly Sicilian expertise to bring each the landscape and the forces of nature collectively as facilities for manufacturing.” says Gallery Libby Sellers exactly where the operates are presently on show.
Valle del Bove by Studio Formafantasma, photo: Luisa Zanzani, courtesy Gallery Libby Sellers, London
Formafantasma query the link in between tradition and nearby culture and the romantic relationship among objects and the concept of cultural heritage with De Natura Fossilium. “Historically craftsmen would mould molten lava erupting from modest craters into celebrated and elaborate types. This time-honoured craft has effectively been rendered worthless as now only affordable airport souvenirs are developed.”
Monti Silvestri Clock by Studio Formafantasma, photograph: Luisa Zanzani, courtesy Gallery Libby Sellers, London
“De Natura Fossilium is a project that refuses to accept locality as touristic enjoyment. Instead, the function of Formafantasma is a diverse expedition in which the landscape is not passively contemplated but restlessly sampled, melted, blown, woven, cast and milled.”
Salina by Studio Formafantasma, photo: Luisa Zanzani, courtesy Gallery Libby Sellers, London
“From the far more acquainted use of basalt stone and Lavic fibres, to their excessive experiments with lava in the manufacturing of glass, Formafantasma’s explorations and the resulting objects challenge this scenario to realise the total potential of the lava as a material for design.”
Gallery Libby Sellers is presenting De Natura Fossilium now until finally June 13, 2014.
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