Piero
Fornasetti was a Milanese painter, sculptor, interior decorator,
engraver of books and a creator of more than 11,000 products. In terms
of decorative output, Fornasettis production of objects and furniture
is one of the most prolific of the 20th century. Fornasetti is
celebrated as being one of the most original creative talents of the
last century. During his long career he perfected his art and made use
of a rich visual vocabulary that is instantly recognizable and
constantly engages. Fornasetti designed a magical dream world, saturated
in richness of imagery and filled with whimsical humor. The
Fornasetti Atelier in Milan is an outpost of careful and accomplished
craft production. Here skilled craftsmen and women use the same rigorous
hand crafted techniques that were deployed in the very first Fornasetti
designs. Color is applied by hand and the original paper patterns are
still meticulously followed. Maintaining the quality of this
craftsmanship is an important aspect of the Fornasetti legacy. |
