‘Lucia Massari: Strata’ at Swing Design Gallery, Benevento
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Swing Design Gallery, Benevento is hosting “Strata,” a solo exhibition by Venetian designer Lucia Massari that mixes artisan tradition with a contemporary outlook. The “Strata” collection consists of unique pieces, glass plates, and lamps designe‘Lucia Massari: Strata’ at Swing Design Gallery, Benevento
Swing Design Gallery, Benevento is hosting “Strata,” a solo exhibition by Venetian designer Lucia Massari that mixes artisan tradition with a contemporary outlook. The “Strata” collection consists of unique pieces, glass plates, and lamps designed, crafted, and produced exclusively for the gallery, in collaboration with some of Venice’s finest artisans. Massari draws inspiration from her hometown’s supreme craftsmanship and adopts the glass fusing technique. Despite using a traditional material and production process, the designer gives her collection an experimental twist. The resulting creations can almost be likened to abstract paintings with their vibrant yet delicate and carefully balanced nuances. By choosing to melt the glass at high temperatures partially, Massari creates unexpected geometric textures characterized by a formal rhythm and chromatic harmonies. The collection has a strong graphic and material impact as it simultaneously evokes a sense of minimalist intimacy.Lucia Massari (b. 1983, Venice, Italy) graduated at the Higher Institute of Architecture in Venice (IUAV) in 2006 and holds an MA Degree in Product Design from the Royal College of Art in London. Her work has been exhibited internationally at numerous design festivals, including Ljubljana Design Biennale in Slovenia, London Design Festival, Vienna Design Week, and Milan Design Week, among others. The designer lives and works in Venice.The exhibition is on view through February 24, 2018, at the Swing Design Gallery, Benevento, via Stanislao Bologna 5, Benevento, Italy, noted Domus. Read more