Mosaics with Michela Nardin
Mosaic Stools
Renowned in the field of glass mosaic, Nardin usually creates decorative pieces rather than functional objects of decor: this is where the creative mind of Catherine Urban meets the skillful hands of a master artisan, giving shape to unique and versatile oeuvres that merge aesthetic and functionality, and tradition with innovation.
[read more] Embodying the meeting point between Venetian mosaic manufacturing and the design world, this project features a series of stools that can effortlessly function as coffee tables to display a vivacious plant or an elegant table lamp. Each stool features a ceramic structure handmade by an expert ceramist from the Italian region of Veneto, ultimately covered with the glass mosaic tiles handcrafted by Orsoni and later cut by hand by Michela Nardin, creating a mesmerizing interplay of textures, of lights and reflections that conceals the unparalleled and timeless elegance of tradition. [/read]
Michela Nardin
[read more]Michela Nardin’s biography mostly revolves around the city of Venice, where she grew up and where she began her artistic path. Particularly interested in the ancient tradition of glass manufacturing and mosaic art, such as that of the renowned Orsoni furnace, she specialized in ancient print, and worked as a restorer of mural paintings for ten years. Today, Michela Nardin cooperates with the most famous furnaces and glassmakers of Venice, exploring new creative processes and ancient materials, such as the stucco marmorino, to constantly improve her mosaic art.[/read]
