The organic and solid geometric forms alternate in the set-up to compose totemic elements achieving impressive symbolic value where the heaviness of natural stone is not denied: on the contrary, weight and gravity create balances between the various solid parts and the different stone materials.
There is a fountain at the heart of the installation as a symbolic representation of the indissoluble bond between man and nature. The fountain is surrounded by a row of totems positioned in a semicircle to perform various alternating functions: seats, tables, vases and sculptures – all designed for outdoor applications.

The designer decided to work with both the traditional materials processed by Bianco Cave: Lecce Stone and Ostuni Stone. They are joined by Carparo Stone and Poggiadro Stone which, with their more evident nuances, help emphasise certain aspects of the installation.

Serena Confalonieri (1980) is an independent designer and art director based in Milano. She works on product, graphic and textile design projects and collaborates with many italian and international companies.
Her works are placed in-between product and graphic design: an accurate research on the surfaces is always present in her projects. After a Master Degree in Interior Design, she started her career working in many architecture and design practices in Milano, Barcelona and Berlin, and collaborating with the Interior Design Faculty of Politecnico di Milano as assistant professor.
In 2013 she makes her debut at Milano Design Week with her Flamingo rug, produced by Nodus.
During the years she’s been selected for design residencies and workshops in Italy and abroad (New York, Mexico, Portugal), her works have been published by important newspapers and magazines, she won prizes such as a Special Mention at the Young&Design Awards 2014 and at the German Design Awards 2016 and her works have been exhibited in important locations such as La Triennale di Milano and Rossana Orlandi gallery.

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Curated by Raffaello Galiotto

The rich and varied panorama of products populating our homes or social venues involves the use of many different materials: artificial, natural or mixed. The growing variety of materials, combined with the expanding skills of companies in imitating the finest natural materials with chromatic and tactile effects, makes recognising natural authenticity increasingly difficult. Against this confused background, stone – the natural material par excellence – can become an element of genuine and physical connection between man and nature.

The exhibition aims to rediscover this atavistic relationship through new design projects developed by renowned designers boasting experience with natural stone materials and produced by Italian companies of excellence in the sector.