BY TANGUY TOURAIN
EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN
UNIQUE WORK
SIGNED, SERIAL NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
YEAR 2022
OILED PATINATED CAST BRASS DOOR AND INTERIOR CABINET
MIRROR POLISHED BRASS DETAIL BEHIND DOOR
5 BRASS BOTTLE STANDS
IN | H | 34 | W | 28.5 | D | 7.2 | ||||
CM | H | 86.5 | W | 72.5 | D | 18.5 |
HANDCRAFTED IN BELGIUM
AVAILABLE
LOCATION BELGIUM
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TOURAIN’S COLLECTIBLE SERIES OF WORKS IN HAND-CAST BRASS TRANSFORM THE SUBLIMITY OF NATURE AND THE SPIRIT OF THE ELEMENTS INTO SCULPTURAL WORKS OF REMARKABLE ELEGANCE AND POWER. WITH AN UNPARALLELED COMMITMENT TO CRAFTSMANSHIP AND THE USE OF THE PUREST MATERIALs, EACH WORK IN THE COLLECTION FEELS AT ONcE like A CELEBRATION OF natural and celestial phenomena AND A BRAVURA display OF PAINSTAKING ARTISTRY AND INNOVATION. TOGETHER, THE WORKS REMIND US OF THE POSSIBILITIES OF HUMAN INGENUITY AND THE ENDURING STRENGTH OF THAT NATURAL WORLD, INVITING US TO MEDITATE ON THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ALL THINGS AND THE MEANING OF cosmic TIME
The whiskey cabinet I masterfully intertwines elegance with the raw power of nature, inviting us to reflect on the beauty and sublimity that can emerge from chaos. The hand-cast brass exterior of the cabinet captures the chaotic and uncontrolled movement of lava post-eruption, lending it unique, organic texture that evokes the natural flow and form of molten rock solidifying into a rugged yet refined surface. Upon opening the cabinet, we encounter a thoughtfully designed and sophisticated interior with five shelves for bottles or decanters. a sharp contrast to the wild exterior, the refined interior creates a dialogue between chaos and order, nature and human craftsmanship. Handcrafted by tourain in Belgium, the whiskey cabinet is in limited edition
By merging the unpredictable beauty of natural processes with sophisticated design, this piece challenges conventional notions of functional furniture. It stands as a testament to the artist’s ability to harness the wildness of nature, transforming it into a work of art that is both visually captivating and exquisitely functional