Gift set: Pen holder for CRISTOFARI

CLIENT: Cristofari
WHEN: december 2023
WHERE: Rome

CERAMIC Holder
Each element is cafted using reclaimed clay where each piece is treated with a superficial crystalline finish that interacts with light, allowing the surface to shimmer and reveal the depth of its material composition. A sustainable design collection born from reclaimed clay, each piece tells a unique story through its marbled patterns. The ceramic body carries smoky tonal variations of white and peanut, moving through ochre, green, and terra di Siena. These chromatic shifts are not applied but emerge from within the material itself, shaped by oxides and mineral fragments embedded in the clay. The result is a pictorial surface where veins, densities, and irregularities appear suspended, like geological layers in motion.

A research driven process where every piece is unique. While tones and textures evolve from one object to another, the essence remains constant: a balance between control and unpredictability, structure and flow. Special project commissioned for Cristofari Italia.

MATERIAL: Recycled Stoneware and Brass