Making this piece was a slow and meticulous process of over the course of many months
the Classical Cake Stand is also an elegant centre piece for savoury treats such as cheeses
The notches along the backrest echo the rhythmic patterns of handcrafted tools
They layer on generous amounts of recycled denim and locally-sourced organic wool to add breathability and comfort to the contemporary design
with some age-related wear which adds to its character
HARPY, 2023 BY RAFAELA DE ASCANIO FLOWERS MOUNTAINS Making this piece was aRafaela de Ascanios work unfolds through a process of layering. Materials, histories, and personal narratives merge in paintings and sculptural installations that blur the lines between past and present. Figures emerge in contorted dejected, or defiant postures, caught in moments of transformation. They do not belong to any single time or place but are informed by mythology, literature, and lived experience.