"Landslides and Birds," our newest collection designed by Lilia Corona and Rodrigo Lobato, is a vibrant homage to the blend of modern luxury and the charming naivety of industrial beauty. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the collection prompts contemplation on the themes of transience and resilience—embodied in the imagery of landslides and the flight of a bird. It serves as a reminder that beauty is present in moments of transformation, and that even landslides can lead to new beginnings.
Somatic Chair
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Designed by Rodrigo Lobato. 2022
For Platalea Studio, Landslides and Birds series, 2023.
Seat carved with a CNC machine and hand-gilded.
Landslide Rug and Birds
Designed by Lilia Corona. 2023
For Platalea Studio, Landslides and Birds series, 2023.
Floral textile sculpture with embossing and cutouts, of a pictorial nature, hand-embroidered.
Materials: Virgin wool on cotton
Somatic Mirror
Designed by Rodrigo Lobato. 2022
For Platalea Studio, Landslides and Birds series, 2023.
The Somatic Mirror is a philosophical reflection that distorts reality to facilitate an introspective play with the observer. The steel tubes and their pink chrome finish come together to create a distortion that challenges and examines our self-perception and identity. The piece invites viewers to reflect on the fluidity of their identity and discover beauty in imperfections. On its chromed surface, it celebrates human complexity and the continuous transformation of our identity. The mirror does not merely reflect; it illuminates and deepens, serving as a space for introspection.
Feast Bench
Designed by Lilia Corona. 2023
For Platalea Studio, Landslides and Birds series, 2023
This sculpture showcases a bench shaped by two ducks emerging from a rainbow, carved from beech wood. Emerging from their beaks are flowers, symbolizing a dialogue about love.
The beech wood boasts a finish in a soft cream shade, revealing subtle pinkish wood grain. It is adorned with floral applications, cast in brass and plated in gold.
"Landslides and Birds" aims to be a song to life, a celebration of beauty in all its forms, and an invitation to find poetry in the contrasts and contradictions of our world.
Photos by Mariana Achach <3 Model Martina Vysna <3