Name: Constellation I
Brand: Studio Marius Ritiu
Price: 18000.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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(New work: 12-16 weeks)

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Designed by Studio Marius Ritiu

Once upon a time, in a galaxy far beyond our own, there existed an advanced extraterrestrial civilisation known as the Zoraxians. These beings were highly skilled in the arts and had a deep appreciation for creativity and beauty. One day, the Zoraxians decided to share their artistic talents with the beings of Earth. They crafted exquisite copper sculptures that resembled meteors and sent them hurtling through the vast expanse of space towards our planet.

As days turned into weeks, the copper sculptures became a symbol of unity and wonder, bringing people from all walks of life together to appreciate the beauty of the cosmos. The Zoraxians' gift had not only enriched the art world but had also sparked a newfound sense of awe and connection among humanity.

Technical Data

Material: Massive wood, 0.9mm copper sheet

Dimensions: W 190 x D 50 x H 90 cm

Weight: 50 kg

Slight variations and imperfections may apply due to a handmade production process. At OWN, we stand by these artistic choices and do not accept returns related to these intentional imperfections such as irregularities in stone or ceramics, patina on metal surfaces, wood cracking and more.

Features

Design Year: 2024

Handmade in Belgium

Images by Tijs Vervecken

Edition

One-of-a-kind
(Certificate of authenticity)

About the designer

My practice questions concepts such as nationhood, borders and nationalism, reflecting on global responsibility, collective consciousness, and citizenship, and suggesting the potential for immensely varied human experiences to unite.

Instead of being celebrated, our differences are made into symbols and ideologies meant to divide; they are turned into borders. The perspective of those who’ve crossed a few is worth reflecting on and from, but it is the astronaut who is the true skeptic: no eye that looks ‘down’ on Earth from space can see such perverse dividing lines. Now, this outlook invites radical revisionism.

Marius Ritiu