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Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-14-2009 10:37 PM [01-2717] Silver Ware is a new permanent installation of work by Studio Job at the museum at Bisazza headquarters in Italy. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-14-2009 10:38 PM The eight pieces on show are giant-sized models of domestic objects such as teapots and candlesticks, covered in mosaics by Bisazza. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-14-2009 10:40 PM The collection was first shown by Bisazza at Superstudio Più in Milan in April 2007 IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-14-2009 10:45 PM The Bisazza museum, Alte near Vicenza, was created as part of the ongoing refurbishment of the brand's headquarters by architect Carlo Dal Bianco, the current director of the Bisazza Design Studio. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-14-2009 10:47 PM The installation joins other pieces commissioned by Bisazza for the museum including work by Ettore Sottsass, Marcel Wanders, Jaime Hayon and Alessandro Mendini. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-14-2009 10:49 PM SILVER WARE, Studio Job, 2007 On show in this room are the eight Studio Job works that were first exhibited as part of the "Silver Ware" installation at the 2007 Salon del Mobile at Superstudio Più. The collection, the product of a highly particular fusion of art and design, includes Alzata (step), Teiera (teapot), Cucchiaio (spoon), Vassoio (tray), Portafrutta (fruit bowl), Piatto da Portata (plate), Portacandele (candle holder) and Lampadario (light), all out-of-scale, completely coated in white gold mosaic. IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-14-2009 10:50 PM Interesting take on the familiar silver forms. Hope you enjoy. IP: Logged
jersey Posts: 1203 Registered: Feb 2005	posted 01-15-2009 07:49 PM Hello Dale! I did & I thank you for sharing! Jersey IP: Logged
ahwt Posts: 2334 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 01-15-2009 10:16 PM Thanks Dale, I bit of Alice in Wonderland in these photos. IP: Logged
Cheryl and Richard Posts: 154 Registered: May 99	posted 01-19-2009 04:55 PM What fun! IP: Logged
June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1326 Registered: Apr 93	posted 01-21-2009 05:08 PM This is great Dale. Silly question, but what are the pieces made of? IP: Logged
Dale Posts: 2132 Registered: Nov 2002	posted 01-21-2009 06:33 PM The are covered with white gold ceramic tiles on a form. This is a standard practice for the artists. They also have some kitchen items done this way in copper. IP: Logged

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