LAVA. Design / Caterina Moretti and Ana Saldaña for PECA. - Press Release

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "LAVA. Design / Caterina Moretti and Ana Saldaña for PECA. www.peca.com.mx. - Press Release 2015 -"

Caitlin Blair
9 years ago
Views:

1 LAVA Design / Caterina Moretti and Ana Saldaña for PECA - Press Release

2 L AVA

3 LAVA Design / Caterina Moretti and Ana Saldaña Carved in volcanic Stone, illuminated by a brass accent, this set of plates reenacts our roots in a contemporary proposal. In the hands of the craftsman who caresses and polished it the wild stone texture becomes a sensible and humane object. Sculptural display that supports a living light throbbing in the shades. Technical information Set of three Material: Volcanic stone and brass Dimensions: 30 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm 27 cm x 17 cm x 2 cm 14 cm x 14 cm x 2 cm LAVA CATERINA MORETTI / (Vienna, Austria, 1975) Since graduating with a degree in Architecture from ITESO University in Guadalajara, Mexico, Caterina Moretti has focused on transforming her unique aesthetic search into the creation of objects and spaces. After obtaining a master s degree in Criticism and Projects at the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña in Barcelona, Spain, Caterina channeled her energy into her design studio, PECA, which she started in Guadalajara in PECA has been the launching pad for bringing to fruition projects in architecture, interior and product design. Caterina is inspired by day-to-day experiences and by the way in which people interact with the objects around them. She creates pieces that can be incorporated into daily life and that translate the aesthetic richness of nature into designs with subtle, organic lines. Her mix of industrial and handcrafted processes results in pieces that are both refined and moving: objects with a human spirit that engage in a dialogue with their surroundings. Caterina s work has been shown in some of the most important venues in Mexico and around the world, including the Salone Satellite at the Milan Salone Internazionale del Mobile (2010), the exhibit Rethinking Tradition, Survey on Contemporary Design in Mexico, in Washington, D.C (2010), 20/20 at Galería Mexicana de Diseño in Mexico City (2010), Design from Jalisco at Musta & Valkionen Gallery, Helsinki (2012), and Arte Careyes (2013).

Technical information Set of three Material: Volcanic stone and brass Dimensions: 30 cm x 30 cm x 2 cm 27 cm x 17 cm x 2 cm 14 cm x 14 cm x 2 cm LAVA CATERINA MORETTI / www.peca.com.

4 / LAVA For this independent design studio based in Guadalajara, Mexico, it s all in the details. s objects are carefully designed and manufactured to please the eye even when observing the smallest, most hidden aspects of each collection. Just like a coquettish freckle on an otherwise unassuming face the right piece of furniture or accessory can make an entire room beautiful. This is the philosophy behind the brainchild of architect-designer Caterina Moretti, who has been creating quirky, original objects since Accent pieces that have the ability to light up their surroundings (sometimes literally) are s trademark. Whether Caterina produces her own designs, collaborative designs, or works by talented guest artists, produces only beautiful, surprising designs of the highest quality.

Just like a coquettish freckle on an otherwise unassuming face the right piece of furniture or accessory can make an entire room beautiful.

5 Highlights / // Salone Satellite, Salone Internazionale del Mobile (individual booth). Milan, Italy // Rethinking Tradition, Survey on Contemporary Design in Mexico (group exhibit). Washington, D.C., USA, LAVA // 20/20, Twentieth Anniversary of Galería Mexicana de Diseño (design for limited edition collection). Mexico City, // Crea Hogar, New Design in Mexico (selection by Ana Elena Mallet and Cecilia León de la Barra). Palacio de Hierro department stores in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, // Design from Jalisco in Helsinki, Musta & Valkoinen Gallery (group exhibit). Helsinki, Finland, // Arte Careyes Festival (group exhibit). Careyes, Mexico, 2013 // Hecho en Mexico - Women in Mexican Design (group exhibit). Rufino Tamayo Museum, Mexico City, // Zona Maco, Contemporary Art Fair, Casa Gutiérrez Nájera Gallery (design for limited edition collection). Mexico City, // De ida y vuelta, Contemporary Design in Mexico (group exhibit). National Center for the Arts, Mexico City, // SuperPAC, Pacific Coast Design, West Edge Design Fair (group exhibit curated by Jaime Derringer). California, USA, 2014.

// Crea Hogar, New Design in Mexico (selection by Ana Elena Mallet and Cecilia León de la Barra). Palacio de Hierro department stores in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, 2011.

6 LAVA

7 L/ Caterina A VMoretti A and Ana Saldaña / 2015 / Peca

8 L AVA

9 T. +52 (33) M. - Press Release

www.arper.it T +39 0422 7918 F +39 0422 791800

www.arper.it T +39 0422 7918 F +39 0422 791800 The collection is a seating system of chairs, armchairs, sofas and benches designed for restaurants, bars, hotels and lobbies. A synthesis of classic and