Ode
The Ode lighting series by Fanciullacci transforms light into a spatial gesture, encapsulated within patinated cast bronze forms that embody both solidity and ephemerality. Handcrafted in Italy, this sculptural collection employs the ancient and meticulous process of lost-wax casting, with each lamp showcasing an extraordinary balance between materiality and void. The result is a collection that integrates light, space, and form into a unified artistic expression
Each work in the Ode series reflects a continual quest for balance, with its forms appearing to chase and interact with one another in a perpetual dialogue of tension and harmony. Light itself becomes both a physical and conceptual element, emerging as an ethereal force housed within the enduring, protective shell of bronze. The works transcend their functional purpose, serving as sculptural statements that invite us to consider the dynamic relationship between permanence and the fleeting nature of illumination
The body of each lamp, which doubles as its lampshade, is rendered in a single, seamless piece of cast bronze. The process begins with a plaster model, sculpted by hand to articulate the lamp’s organic, irregular contours. These forms, suggestive of natural growth, shape space dynamically, with voids becoming integral to their composition. From the plaster model, molds are created, and wax models are cast, eventually culminating in the final bronze structure
The surface of the bronze is enhanced with patinas applied by hand using acid solutions, which react chemically with the metal to create richly textured, naturally colored finishes. For an additional layer of refinement, a 24-karat gold leaf finish is available upon request, accentuating the interplay between the material’s tactile quality and its luminous properties
Exclusive to STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN and in strictly limited edition, the Ode series celebrates Fanciullacci’s mastery of materials and his ability to merge timeless Italian craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics. Each work stands as a testament to his vision, where light, space, and form converge into objects of rare elegance and poetic resonance
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