Recovering the Ordinary

“We are fascinated by the process of transformation and reuse of residual materials. The possibility of giving new life to an object considered waste is for us a source of inspiration and creativity. The artistic containers are made from scraps of brass and copper tubes of various diameters, thicknesses and heights which were previously cut for industrial purposes. Their transformation derives from a multi-step process. The first step consists in analyzing the recovered pieces creating compositions and groupings with a common story. Every series is unique. Some pieces are characterized by our distinctive surfaces and patina finishes. Others are cut, bent, and shaped according to our vision. We experiment with drawings and models before actually working on the material. Next, we weld the bottoms cut to size for every type of section. The artifacts are then sanded, degreased, patinated, waxed and hand polished until we get the desired finish. This procedure results in a series of containers that vary in sizes, heights, forms and surfaces designed to create infinite compositions”.