“Crafted Landscapes” at Gallery FUMI, London
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Gallery FUMI in London is hosting “Crafted Landscapes,” a new group show featuring the latest works by Francesco Perini, Voukenas Petrides, and Lukas Wegwerth. The exhibition continues to be on view through September 6, 2019. The show brings togethe“Crafted Landscapes” at Gallery FUMI, London
Gallery FUMI in London is hosting “Crafted Landscapes,” a new group show featuring the latest works by Francesco Perini, Voukenas Petrides, and Lukas Wegwerth. The exhibition continues to be on view through September 6, 2019. The show brings together both artists and designers showcasing their work that combines age-old natural materials with fresh, contemporary design. On the gallery ground floor, “The creamy strata of Perini’s ‘Incontro’ series evokes a rustic panorama of ancient oak and weathered stone similar to a rich shell-strewn coastline,” the gallery informs. Wegwerth’s “Crystallizations” give an aura of natural geodes below the ground floor area. Perini has used travertine into his work for the first time, inspired by his native Italian landscape and history. The material has been used since Roman times for architectural purposes. The porous stone was a challenge to work with especially when finely worked to Perini’s high level of precision. “The smooth, tactile surfaces of the Incontro series are a testament to Perini’s mastery of traditional marquetry. The ripples of oak and stone, warm and cold, smooth and rough, give these works an irresistible depth and texture,” the gallery adds. Voukenas Petrides are constantly exploring new possibilities of sculptural form in furniture. For their ongoing “Tubular” series, the work is a process of trial and experimentation that pushes the limits of the material. Wegwerth continues to expand and refine his “Crystallizations.” His work can be compared to the cultivation of bonsai trees, that takes care and patience. Each new creation by him takes months of careful planning and re-growth until the perfect crystalline structure is achieved. The show also features additional works by designers Lara Bohinc, Rowan Mersh, Josepha Gasch-Muche, Sam Orlando Miller, Johannes Nagel, and Max Lamb.“Crafted Landscapes” is on view through September 6, 2019, at Gallery FUMI, 2 Hay Hill, Mayfair, London W1J 6AS, UK. For details, visit: https://www.blouinartinfo.com/galleryguide/gallery-fumi/overview Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more