Colecção
Terra 2014
TERRA is a collection of products of VICARA_exploratory design that departs from the primordial natural elements to the construction of man-made artifacts. Beyond the material dimensional this collection explores the handling of quotidian objects and our interaction with them, transformed in haptic and synesthetic experiences. All products derive from an process exploration where self-production and the creation of methods for unique pieces is achieve. From this relation between scents and textures of TERRA we arrive at Caruma, Cerne, Cimento and Mocho.
Caruma Eneida Tavares
Caruma is a series of vases formed by a mixed technique – ceramic and basket weaving – which purpose is demonstrating that there is a possible relation between such different constructive field, creating an interdependency relation. “On one side, the ceramic with a strong tradition in the context in which I am, Caldas da Rainha (PT), and on the other side the basket weaving from Angola – where part of my roots come from – specially the woven spiral technique. There is a relation between the two matters that are familiar; the basket weaving on one side with its quotidian lasting, and the ceramic on the other side with what is an historic dimension. I search a intercultural dialogue that mixes what is close with what is far.”
Process Glazed Earthenware and spiral woven basketry Dimensions Ø 26 x h 23 cm | Ø 23 x h 32 cm
Cimento Jorge Carreira
Cimento is a collection of containers in thin cement, resulting from a production process developed that aims for auto-production. The characteristics of the process allow for a total control of the stages which potentiates the creation of an almost endless number of light shapes that contrast with the normal notion we have of the material. The material is a mix of cement, water, sand, fibers, and additives which make the piece water proof. The molds are made of polipropilene sheets.
Process Pressed and conformed cement Dimensions Ă˜ 18 x h 23 cm
Cerne Samuel Reis
The cerne is the core of the trunk that no longer participates in the active conduction of water in the tree, functioning only as support. In some tree species it is common its rotting, and, sometimes, its total destruction. This way, the use of the trunk as a mold comes from this void. The shapes of these containers in blown glass rely at Natures will.
Process Blow glass in a carob tree trunk Dimensions Ă˜ 18 x 12 cm
Mocho Stool
Jo茫o Tim贸teo & Helena Fernandes
Starting from the reinterpretation of the tradicional portuguese stool, Mocho questions the use of pine wood as a material, incorporating in the seat the raw material. Two independent supports allow the elevation of a pine tree trunk to seat, which length is defined by the user.
Material Pine wood & trunk Dimensions Stools - 30 x 35 x h 40 cm Trunk - variable dimensions
Designed by Imke Hรถfker Coverdesign by Lisa Teles /30 - print units October 2014