{"id":44445,"date":"2018-08-20T11:25:11","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T11:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bocadolobo.com\/blog\/?p=44445"},"modified":"2018-10-02T17:47:47","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T17:47:47","slug":"filigree-azulejos-heritage-homo-faber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bocadolobo.com\/blog\/design-agenda\/boca-do-lobo-news\/filigree-azulejos-heritage-homo-faber\/","title":{"rendered":"Filigree And Azulejos Heritage At Homo Faber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Two curated pieces of Boca do Lobo are among a few exceptional objects from Portugal which are going to be exhibited at\u00a0Homo Faber\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>event, the first major cultural exhibition dedicated to European craftsmanship, <\/strong>organized by Michelangelo Foundation<\/strong>, a Swiss-based entity, next 14-30 September<\/strong> in Venice<\/strong>, at Fondazione Giorgio Cini<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Two curated pieces<\/strong> will be representing the best of the country\u2019s legacy: the filigree<\/strong> delicate jewelry technique with the Filigree mirror<\/strong><\/a> and the renowned hand-painted tiles<\/strong>, called \u201cazulejos\u201d, with the contemporary piece Heritage sideboard<\/strong><\/a>. Both pieces, from the Limited Collection by Boca do Lobo, will be exhibited at the space Best of European Craftsmanship, <\/strong>at Sala degli Arazzi, where visitors would be able to wander through exquisite objects specifically sourced for the event and observe the skill of master artisans in real time and at close quarters.<\/p>\n

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The exhibition aims to put fine craftsmanship<\/strong> on the global map and increase recognition and visibility for master artisans<\/strong>, by bringing together a vast range of materials and disciplines, from jewelry<\/strong> to bespoke<\/strong> bicycles, from the rarest artisanal techniques to some of the most iconic examples of the finest European workmanship.\u00a0Created by a hand-picked team of world-class designers, curators, and architects, the exhibition stretches over a number of magnificent spaces throughout the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, <\/strong>an international cultural center which lays claim to most of the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.<\/p>\n

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Homo Faber<\/strong> <\/em><\/a>will adorn many varied spaces, including a number of historically and architecturally significant buildings, and will fill its galleries, libraries, cloisters and even its swimming pool with exquisite pieces, innovative installations and artisans creating work on site in full view. Taking up nearly 4,000 square metres, this exhibition will be the largest ever held at the Fondazione and will offer the public the opportunity to explore a range of spaces not generally open to them.\u00a0Artisans<\/strong> will be present throughout the exhibition, giving visitors the opportunity to observe first-hand their skilled work in real time. An immersive experience which visitors will be able to virtually enter the ateliers of the masters, to observe first-hand their skilled work in real time and to live in the world of fine craftsmanship, a world that relies on the connection: connecting the hand, head and heart to create authentic works of lasting value.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe chose Venice for this exhibition not only because it is a bastion of culture and a place of unequaled beauty,\u201d<\/em> Franco Cologni, Co-founder of the Michelangelo Foundation explains, \u201cbut also because Venice is today and has always been a European hub for exchange and connection internationally.\u201d Scheduled to overlap with Venice\u2019s acclaimed Biennale of Architecture, Homo Faber\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>will be an important complementary offering for the world\u2019s tastemakers and influencers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cHomo Faber<\/strong> is an expression that was first coined during the Renaissance and it captures and celebrates the infinite creativity of human beings,\u201d<\/em> Johann Rupert, Co-founder of the Michelangelo Foundation, says. \u201cThe exhibit will provide a panoramic view of European fine craftsmanship but it will nevertheless have a singular undercurrent: what human beings can do better than machines.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Homo Faber<\/strong><\/em> team, which includes names such as Michele de Lucchi, Stefano Boeri, India Mahdavi, Judith Clark, Jean Blanchaert and Stefano Micelli, has come together to imbue the exhibit with untold imagination and energy. Also collaborating with the Michelangelo Foundation on this undertaking are partner organizations that share its vision including the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, the Triennale Design Museum, and the Cologni Foundation for the M\u00e9tiers d\u2019Art.\u00a0Homo Faber<\/strong> <\/em>is fuelled by an ardent belief in the power and value of real human engagement. As such, the exhibition is intended as an immersive experience \u2013 visitors will be able to speak to artisans<\/strong>, virtually enter the ateliers of the masters, observe conservators at work and truly immerse themselves in the world of fine craftsmanship<\/strong>, a world that relies on connection: connecting the hand, head and heart to create authentic works of lasting value. \u00a0
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ARTS & M\u00c9TIERS FROM PORTUGAL<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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PIECE: FILIGREE Mirror by Boca do Lobo<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Filigree Mirror resorts to one of the oldest jewelry making techniques known. Completely handcrafted<\/strong>, with each brass cord fitted with precision, the Filigree Mirror flourishes in a shape traditional to Portuguese culture and art. A true work of art, this luxurious mirror plays tribute to Boca do Lobo\u2019s core values heritage and craftsmanship<\/strong>.\u00a0The Filigree mirror\u2019s structure is made from brass cords, gilded in 18k gold. It features a brass sheet which is hand hammered to achieve its concave shape.<\/p>\n

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ART & CRAFT: FILIGREE<\/strong><\/p>\n

A jewelry technique used to solder tiny beads and twisted threads.\u00a0Filigree<\/strong> is the most delicate technique used to work precious metals, usually of gold and silver. It is an age-old and detailed jewelry expression in which skilled artisans painstakingly solder tiny beads and twisted threads to create striking artistic motifs, suggesting often an exquisite and intricate lace-like pattern.<\/p>\n

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ARTISAN: Mr. RUI PINTO<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rui is a natural-born artisan, proving 16 Years of jewelry design making, today mastering several jewelry techniques, predominantly the delicate filigree. Trained in the North of Portugal, his art represents a fine narrative in a new generation of artists. The quest of expressing a personal artistic path, as well as to honor its country history and traditions. Rui emphasizes it\u2019s creative expression and design has the most essential to lead to Fine Art. An artisan driving high value to its jewelry concepts, perceived has equivalent to the preciousness of its materials.<\/p>\n

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PIECE: HERITAGE Sideboard by Boca do Lobo<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hand-painted-tiles<\/strong> have gained a privileged place in architecture throughout the centuries. Portugal has adopted them like no other country has and in order to honor the Portuguese hand-painted tiles, Boca do Lobo created Heritage Sideboard. This piece presents a different number of layers, where each one tells a different story.\u00a0 A sideboard lined with hand-painted tiles. In its interior, there is one door and four drawers fully lined with gold leaf. Contains two shelves made in bronze glass.<\/p>\n

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ART & CRAFT: AZULEJARIA \u2013 Hand Painted Tiles <\/strong><\/p>\n

Being one of the most representative art forms of the Portuguese culture, the hand-painted tiles<\/strong> reflect a tradition with hundreds of years, and it often portrays scenes from our history or its fabulous sights. The majority of tiles are decorated with glazed colorful designs showing Moorish motifs which have curvilinear, lacelike and looping designs, or even have geometric or floral schemes.<\/p>\n

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ARTISAN: Mr. AM\u00cdLCAR FERREIRA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Painter of tiles since 1985, he was trained in the section of panels of the renowned Ceramics House Aleluia, in Aveiro, Portugal. He is considered today one of the most highly specialized painter, having reached the leading position until its departure in 1996. At that time, it decided to create its own atelier, maintaining the quality standards of the traditional Portuguese tile, innovating and creating new aesthetic concepts.<\/p>\n

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HOMO FABER EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWe are thrilled to announce the participation of these outstanding professionals who have accepted to join us in the creation of Homo Faber,\u201d<\/em> Alberto Cavalli, the Michelangelo Foundation\u2019s Executive Director for Culture and Craftsmanship, says. \u201cTheir involvement is a tribute to master artisans everywhere. Although the masters so often go unrecognized, they are actually a cornerstone and a true source of inspiration for so many designers, architects and curators.\u201d<\/p>\n

A number of distinct environments will come together to create the Homo Faber experience, each one conceived for a specific space within the Fondazione Giorgio Cini. Here are some highlights of a journey through the exhibition:<\/p>\n