Osanna Visconti
Candle holder in natural bronze, produced with the lost wax technique
Candle diameter: ⌀ 2.5 cm
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Ø 5 x H 28 cm
Ø 2″ x H 11”
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The Alga candle holder by Osanna Visconti is a striking testament to the intersection of organic form and sophisticated bronze craft. Inspired by the undulating rhythms of underwater life, the piece captures the delicate, shifting movement of sea algae, translating a fluid, aquatic motif into a solid, enduring sculpture.
Visconti’s work is renowned for its artisanal mastery, and the Alga candle holder is no exception. Cast in bronze, the piece features an intricate, skeletal structure that appears to reach upward with a grace reminiscent of deep-sea flora. This is not merely a utility object; it is a sculptural statement that introduces a sense of organic movement into a static environment.
The play of light and shadow across its metallic surface mimics the way light filters through water, creating a mesmerizing display when in use. Perfectly at home in a curated dining room or as a focal point on a mantel, the Alga candle holder blends the rugged, timeless quality of bronze with a light, ethereal design language. It is a piece that invites contemplation—a moment of natural wonder captured in metal, designed to elevate the everyday ritual of candlelight.
During her childhood in Rome, Osanna and her sister would play with pieces of art created for their mother by Lucio Fontana, Mario Ceroli and Arnaldo Pomodoro. One could say that the pieces she creates today, are inspired by those wonderful memories, or maybe, they are a result of her own femininity… or maybe both. “I made jewellery for a few years, but then I decided to make jewels for the home, with the same technique but on a larger scale”. In recent years, Osanna’s attention has increasingly focused on objects and furnishings. Made by the best artisans, every creation is modelled by hand from wax, which is then fused in an art foundry. “I would define myself as an artisan because I love crafting things, and I would also define myself as being somewhat of a designer. I really like being in the foundry where the wax models are made, spending my days modelling with my hands.”
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Flint Terracotta
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Linterno Fabric : St Moritz/Nobili