Domingos Tótora “Anfora” Vases, Brazil 2017
Domingos Tótora “Anfora” Vases, Brazil 2017
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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 eu/usd
Made upon order. Lead time ca 8-10 weeks
These diverse “Anfora” vases by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora are prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally, the environmentally conscious artist creates his sculptural vases out of recycled cardboard.
Domingos Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable from function, lifting common everyday objects and injecting them with the spirit of Minas Gerais, the beautiful mountainous region he grew up surrounded by. Sustainability is essential or the Brazilian artist and accordingly, these vases are made of recycled cardboard that looks like it was made out of wood.
These vases were made in a certified sustainable way, a beautiful and labour-intensive process, in which the cardboard which originated as wood is essentially brought back a full cycle by taking on a wood-like quality again. For Tótora “sustainability happens through actions and not words”.
Although Tótora’s team follows his designs closely, his creations are made by hand and inherently open to little imperfections and differences, making each piece unique.
Not suitable for water.
Condition:
New.
Dimensions:
Small ribbed
3.22 in Ø x 19.29 in H
8.2 cm Ø x 49 cm H
Small with spout
3.22 in Ø x 5.51 in W x 19.29 in H
8.2 cm Ø x 14 cm W x 49 cm H
Medium ribbed
3.22 in Ø x 25.59 in H
8.2 cm Ø x 65 cm H
Medium with spout
3.22 in Ø x 5.51 in W x 25.59 in H
8.2 cm Ø x 14 cm W x 65 cm H
Large ribbed
3.22 in Ø x 29.53 in H
8.2 cm Ø x 75 cm H
Large with spout
3.22 in Ø x 5.51 in W x 29.13 in H
8.2 cm Ø x 14 cm W x 74 cm H
Literature:
Domingos Tótora - Maria Sonia Madureira de Pinho, Brazil 2013, unpaginated
About the designer:
Domingos Tótora (1960-) is a contemporary Brazilian designer whose work falls between art and design. Born and raised in the mountainous region of Maria da Fé, nature is an essential part of Tótora’s aesthetic. Being true to nature means that imperfections are a welcome part of Tótora’s designs, embracing asymmetry and unevenness in the spirit of wabi-sabi.
Following his studies in Sao Paulo, Tótora found inspiration on the streets in the form of discarded cardboards. He created a process in which cardboard can be recycled by breaking it down to small pieces, transforming it to cellulose plaster. With the addition of water, glue and natural pigments, the cardboard can be shaped into new forms. Through this sustainable process, waste cardboards are turned into a wood-like material. Tótora and his small team believe sustainability happens through actions and not words.
His studio, Domingos Totora Estúdio de Artes Design, was founded in 2005 in his hometown, Maria da Fé. The beauty of his work manifests itself in its philosophy of creation and respect for the environment. The production process of Tótora’s designs is 100% manual and the cardboard he uses is fully recycled. Domingos Tótora is a true mixture of artist, designer, and craftsman. In recent years, the originality and elegance of his creations have been recognized in several exhibitions. ~H.
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Price category: 15,000 - 20,000 usd / eur
Made upon order. Lead time ca 20-24 weeks
Made in limited edition of only 150, the “Sobreiro” (Portuguese for cork oak tree) armchair is part of the small exclusive Sobreiro Collection of cork furniture designed by the Campana Brothers.
This armchair – the only chair in the collection – is made from natural cork alone. The rectangular shape is appealing in its rawness, the understated design lets the unique material stand out. Such a creative, culturally inspired and sustainable piece like this armchair is a great addition to any contemporary space. In this armchair’s case, using the expression “one of a kind” is warranted.
The pieces in the collection were created to show the potential of cork as a design material that can be versatile, attractive and sustainable. This collection marks the first time the Campana Brothers have worked with cork, a material that is not only ecological, but also light. Thanks to the texture, variety of applications and its insulation properties, cork is like “marble that can be sculpted” as Humberto Campana explained. The original pieces were developed with the support of Corticeira Amorim, who played an advisory role and supplied the different types of cork used in the collection.
Condition:
New. Because this is a handmade artistic work made of a natural product, each item is one-of-a-kind and minor variations in colour, texture, shape, grain, and sizing can occur.
Dimensions:
22.63 in W x 29.14 in D x 29.53 in H; Seat height 17.72 in
75 cm W x 60 cm D x 75 cm H; Seat height 45 cm
About the designer:
The Campana Brothers, Humberto and Fernando, are among the icons of contemporary furniture design. Since 1983, the Brazilian siblings have achieved both national and international recognition and popularity.
Their studio, Estudio Campana, is based in São Paulo, and often collaborates with local communities, factories, and industries. There is a huge emphasis on handcrafted and artisanal work. Via their pieces, the Campana Brothers institute conversation around ethical production, sustainability and social awareness into some of the world’s most alluring interiors.
Their unique designs have earned them numerous awards, including the Ordre des Arts et Lettre from the Ministry of Culture in France and the Order of Cultural Merit in Brazil. Their work has been the subject of several exhibitions, including the 2008 exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. ~H.