antonio aricò
antonio aricò
Kitchen Utensils
2015
Being invited by the Triennale Design Museum of Milan and ICE, the Italian Trade Agency, to present and sell little objects for a maximum price of 100 euros, Antonio thought that it was the right occasion to repurpose four pieces from his cultural heritage. He was inspired by simple, casual objects that are always hanging on the walls of his Grandfather’s kitchen, simple wooden designs created in a basic way. These items were created by two souls: Antonio’s “drawings” and his grandfather’s “handwork”, which bring a story to this family of objects, an identity strongly connected to a Mediterranean imaginary based on the words “purity” and “imperfection”. For Antonio, there’s a strong link between the south of Italy and Sweden or Northern Europe. A strong affection for nature and the will to go back to simple things; a sense of light, pureness and spontaneity!
client: Triennale di Milano, Designmart
photos: F. Zaminga