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Still Motion

The exhibition at the Triennale di Milano, explores the potential and diversity of Portuguese stone, with a particular focus on its value and aesthetic characteristics of colour and texture.

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

“Still Motion” explores the potential and diversity of Portuguese stone, with a particular focus on its value and aesthetic characteristics of colour and texture, while taking into account its physical and mechanical attributes. It presents the challenge of experimenting with this material and applying it to a project area that rarely uses it – graphic design.

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

Using a selection of Portuguese marble and limestone, these original pieces originate from an intersection of extremely diverse ideas: ranging from using the stone to create signage panels, using its history as inspiration for the creation of a specific typography, to more ironic and political undertones that permeate into the realm of art.

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

The designers have appropriated stone-working techniques, both traditional and technological, applying them to the specificity of graphic design, including the technique of stone inlaying with high precision waterjet cutting or engraving with laser technology. The finishing applied to the surface of each piece is equally decisive in the appearance of their materiality, adding different textures, colours, brightness and reflexes.

Still Motion, exhibition view, Triennale di Milano, 2017

until 9 April 2017
Still Motion
curated by Guta Moura Guedes
Triennale di Milano
viale Alemagna 6, Milan

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