PATH By Materica
Metal boiserie
2024
The Path of Metallized Elegance enchants with a graphic pattern that evokes labyrinthine paths, inviting a sensory journey. PATH is more than mere decoration; it is an expression of movement and fluidity, visually representing the pathways of the mind and ideas. The carved lines create a dynamic, vibrating effect, as if the boiserie pulses with its own energy. Light dances on its reflective surfaces, creating plays of light and shadow that enhance its magnetic allure. Each angle and curve tells a different story, fitting seamlessly into modern or traditional spaces, adding a touch of elegance and dynamism. With PATH, every room becomes a path to explore and fully experience.
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.
