I recently came across the works of Tania Da Cruz and fell in love with her style. She is an artist who was born in Portugal, raised in Belgium and ended up in Italy, with a stint at school in the Netherlands. She approaches industrial production with highly unique objects that aim to uncover and highlight the hidden and fun aspects of every day life. Here are some of her works:
⎨ Wig – My favourite! ⎬
“Ironic, fun and fresh! Wig is a ceramic white vase whose delicate feminine features evoke Modiglianesque shapes and silhouettes. Wig allows users to experiment and create delightful floral hairdos. By transforming the nature of its setting and surroundings and stealing a smile from those passing by, Wig feels destined to draw attention.”
⎨ Florafil ⎬
“FLORAFIL is an (sic) creative duct lining made of flexible rubber whose shape is inspired by green vines. Its concept derives from the desire to attribute aesthetic value to a conventionally functional and unadorned object. But Florafil enjoys showing off its ability to combine function and aesthetics.”
⎨ Cuore Sacro ⎬
“CUORE SACRO is a white ceramic lamp whose appearance recalls our cardiac muscle. Light pours through the holes in its base, thus creating luminous rays on its supporting surface. Inspired by representations of the heart in christian iconography, Cuore Sacro decodes an ancient concept in an alternative fashion.”
⎨ Senses ⎬
“SENSES bases its concept on the emotions conveyed through touch. The gold and silver rings in this collection are, in fact, entirely lined with recycled fur. The different degrees of softness win over touch, whilst the different colors are a pleasure for the eye. So allow your fingers to give in to the voluptuous elegance of a soft mantle!”
Enjoy the weekend.
Marie
