Danese Milano Vase 96
For Ron Gilad a vase of flowers is an object with a triple purpose: sculpture, vase and an opportunity to make a joke into a useful item. For Danese Milano these functions are fulfilled in simply yet with irony - although never just for the sake of it because the usefulness of the object is a strict requisition. So we see the return of the archetypal vase presented last year but in a version in which the traditional opening of the vase is filled in to avoid the accumulation of dust inside when it is left empty. Once turned over what is usually the opening of the vase becomes the base and the part that we expect to be the base becomes the opening and vessel for water and flowers.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Height: 30 cm
- Diameter: 20.3 cm
- Base Diameter: 11 cm
MATERIALS:
- Ceramic
- White Porcelain
Ron Gilad
Israel, 1972
Ron Gilad was born in Tel-Aviv, Israel, but currently lives and works in New York City. His hybrid objects combine material with aesthetic play. They sit on the fat, delicious line between the abstract and the functional. His works deal with the relationship between the object and its function, questioning our perceptions.
Varying from one-off to limited editions and production pieces, the works have no “expiration date” and reside in both public and private collections worldwide. Gilad asks unceasing questions in 3D form and fabricates answers that create an arena for fertile doubt. Metaphorically, Gilad is a linguist, creating his own language. He learns the origins of “words” and develops new “synonyms”.
Since its founding in 1957, Danese Milano has epitomized the fusion of artistic flair and utilitarian design. Initially shaped by icons like Bruno Munari and Achille Castiglioni, the brand has evolved by incorporating the visions of contemporary designers like Michele De Lucchi and Richard Hutten. Known for its functional yet aesthetically pleasing products, Danese Milano remains at the forefront of design innovation.
The brand's strength lies in its ability to reinvent everyday items into elegant solutions, making it a staple in design circles worldwide. Danese Milano is its collaboration with architects and designers across generations, seamlessly integrating classic influences with modern dynamics to iconic pieces like the Falkland lamp, Formosa calendar, and the Elica bookstand.
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