The FRAGMENTS collection by Estudio Material is an ongoing series that transforms fabrication residues from stone yards into unique sculptural objects. EM collaborates with quarries and fabricators in California, Mexico, and Italy to salvage stone remnants and designs each piece around hand-picked materials with the intention to preserve the stone’s found condition and express their raw beauty. The stone fragments are complemented by pristine metal surfaces which create a soft contrast and continue the dialogue between nature and the human-made embedded in much of EM’s work.
For the first edition, EM collaborated with American Soil and Stone, in Richmond, California. Damaso, founder and creative director of Estudio Material worked closely with the stone yard team and selected pieces of Winterset Limestone from Montana to create a series of pieces that showcase the as-found condition of the stone. Smooth surfaces, split edges, fabrication marks, and traces of extraction can be seen in one single object expressing its unique character and revealing the process of domestication of a natural material.
The untamed natural block acts as a weighted base to a contrasting delicate usable metal surface mechanically attached to the stone, accentuating its assembly and machine-made quality. Each piece combines simplicity with an authentic expression of materials, creating a conceptual bridge between nature and our living spaces. The complete collection, including side tables, seating, coffee tables, and water features, is designed for indoor and outdoor use.
All pieces are unique, signed, and numbered. Please contact us for accurate pricing and custom options.
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| Weight (kg) | 45 |
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