Description
Introduction
Lupo’s process is labor-intensive and deeply personal, requiring between three to four weeks to complete each piece. This extended timeline is a reflection of the careful attention to detail and the high level of skill involved in the fabrication process. The artist’s hands-on approach ensures that no two chairs are identical, embodying a philosophy of individuality and exclusivity in her work.
The use of cast iron and welded stainless steel not only provides structural integrity but also contributes to the distinct aesthetic of the “Puffy Chair”. The robust materials are manipulated to create a form that juxtaposes industrial strength with an unexpected softness in its visual impact. The chair’s design, which likely appears plush and inviting, challenges the viewer’s perception of the materials used, inviting a closer inspection and a tactile interaction.
Build process
Technique: cast iron, welded stainless steel. 100% hand crafted from zero by the artist. Build process takes between 3-4 weeks; please allow extra time for custom orders (materials and dimensions can be customized upon request). No two pieces will be the same, because each piece is 100% unique. Due to the nature of the material, the coloring may vary slightly from the photos.
Dimensions
L 110 cm / W 95 cm / H 90 cm
Materials
Stainless steel, iron.
Limited edition
“Puffy Chair” is limited to 18 editions +2AP.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Like a reaction to the unstoppable digitalisation of our world, romanian-born artist, Anadora Lupo has created a series of metal works that is antithetical to this trend. The core easthetic of the works embodies both sculptural and utilitarian principles like strength, durability and stability; in a rare language that create a moment of calm and solitude.
The metal is sensually forged to unique shapes through a manually intensive process, furniture that goes far beyond its functional use. Each piece that comes out of Anadora’s hands is unique, and contributes with a delicate touch of the sublime in a domestic space.
The work itself is open to interpretation but her unique style and daring forms, certainly set the artist to be seen as existing somewhere between traditional disciplines and modern interpretations of sculpture, design and architecture.
