66 | Cinzia Carantoni | Ferrara | Italy
Bio
After studying in Ferrara and Bologna and graduating in Philosophy with a focus on aesthetics, Cinzia Carantoni got into applied arts and attended the Ballardini Institute in Faenza. Here she started collaboating with local traditional shops, where she works and decorates porcelain.
Self-production is:
A form of desecration of the production process, where all stages of production are disclosed. It allows to investigate on how things work. The idea of the project turns into action.
OBJECT IDENTITY CARD
De-Sidera
De-Sidera is a collection of porcelain jewelry inspired by the contemplation of the sky. This “spatial” jewelry line combines aesthetic value and a strong philosophical meaning, aiming to be a reflection on the fascination of darkness and the desire to always find a light in it.
Dates and Places
Year of realization: 2014
Design place: Ferrara
Place of production: Ferrara
Materials
Limoges porcelain, rubber, plastic tube, small steel components, all from local suppliers
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Manufacturing process
The porcelain elements are manufactured and hand finished using ancient ceramic techniques, painted with brush and fired at 1250°C
