Materica CAIGO Metal boiserie

In the heart of a quiet room, a metallic surface evokes the soul of the Serenissima.‎ Under soft light, it reflects a dissolved image of Venetian mist, with reflections dancing like evanescent ghosts.‎ This play of light and shadow captures the spirit of Venice, recreating the mist that envelops the canals and hides ancient secrets.‎ The metallic surface changes with the light, like an illusion materializing and dissolving over time, an ode to the fleeting beauty and the magic of Venice.‎ Precious surfaces akin to art pieces that envelop spaces, conjuring up ever-varied worlds.‎ This is Superfici Venice Collection, Materica’s first and groundbreaking collection of boiserie, unveiled at Milan Design Week 2024 and with the creative direction by Tiziano Guardini and Luigi Ciuffreda.‎ Superfici Venice Collection is further enriched by designers with strong individual styles and diverse artistic visions who have crafted five signature collections, each a unique interpretation born from the alchemical expertise of Materica.‎ Contributors include Matteo Cibic, Serena Confalonieri, DRAW Studio, Antonio Pio Saracino, STORAGEMILANO and GuardiniCiuffreda Studio.‎ Each boiserie originates from a creative crossover of different processes and techniques.‎ Metallization, achieved by high-speed melting and micronization of pure metals—from brass to bronze, copper to nickel-silver, aluminum to zinc—merges with oxidation, laser etching, resin coating, and natural pigmentation.‎ Layers of materials and multiple processes reveal unexpected aesthetic effects.‎ Further info from manufacturer on CAIGO Materica