Every so often you come across a true
creative, one who makes you stop and rethink the world around you. Why does one
material have to feel like this? Why should this object look that way? Why does
this look at same as that? A true artisan has the ability to make you evaluate
and question your physical surroundings, and inquiry why it is so? With
this in mind, Riccardo Beretta is truly one of the great contemporary designers
within his field. Growing up Mariano Comense near Lake Como, Italy, I region
know for its high quality craftsmanship and a long and illustrious history
especially in the development of Textiles. It is easy to see how the emphasis
on quality in Beretta’s work has evolved.
Now working and living in Milan,
Beretta’s work has been described as both ‘conceptual handicraft’ and
‘hypertextual handicraft’ referring to his production methods and highly
refined finish to his pieces. Using wood as the bases of most of his work, he
has developed and mastered the technique of inlaying natural dyed veneers.
Reminiscent of the inherent patterning of the wood, it evokes a creative foundation
and unity amongst his pieces.
Beretta, presents to the viewer works
that goes beyond its material quality. Not only highly decorative but an object
of wonder. to see more of Riccardo Beretta's work visit his website.
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