still life with stone vol. 3
This series of images continues our tribute to the creative abilities and craftsmanship of humans working with the rich materials that Mother Nature provides.
Inspired by the rich seam of still life paintings, and using the most beautiful marbles, granites and other stones, both natural and composite which are our raw material, we have created a series of homages to art and artists.
Take a look at how the different colours, textures and patterns of stone influence the feel and mood of a setting, whether kitchen worktop, bathroom vanity, staircases or other interior space.
moody blues with sodalite
Sodalite Blue marble from Bolivia
Blue is the colour of depth, relaxation and meditation. It's the colour of the ocean, the colour of a glassy summer pool and a pre-dawn sky. It seems to suck you in when you encounter it.
In nature, blues are precious things, often hidden in shadows or under rocks and revealing themselves only in the light. Blues are muted but vibrant; inviting you into their depths while also turning away from you; they're hiding something; challenging and secretive, compelling admiration, tantalisingly mesmeric.
Think of Lapis Lazuli, a stone that only reveals its true beauty when it's polished. Once its true nature is revealed, it becomes a thing of immense worth. Similarly, a worktop in Sodalite Blue marble from Bolivia retains the deep shades of silence and secrecy, enhancing the space and enlightening the mind.
Tuscan dinner with giallo siena
Evening light bathes food in rich golden tones, reminiscent of autumn leaves. Warm autumn dishes are perfect for sharing with friends at a long table in Giallo Siena marble, set out under the Tuscan sun.
Hearty, warming foods such as pumpkin soup, pasta with tomato sauce, roast beef and apple crumble are ideal for this season when the sun has taken on a cooler edge as autumn progresses. And of course there is always a pitcher of wine to keep everyone warm!
Giallo Siena marble and Travertino Romano Classico from Italy, Moleanos limestone from Portugal
spring greens with statuarietto and verde cipollino
Statuarietto and Verde Cipollino marble from Italy
Italian country kitchens are full of delicious food straight from the surrounding fields and orchards.
Natural food finds a home on natural surfaces, like this Verde Cipollino worktop and Statuarietto splashback, both Italian marbles with beautiful veining.
Marble adds an elegant touch to any kitchen, rustic or contemporary.
Feeling inspired by these beautiful settings?
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“Still life with stone” project details
Creative Direction & Photography: Marco Fazio
Set Styling: Amanda Smith-Corston
Materials: Cipollino, Giallo Siena, Moleanos, Sodalite Blue, Statuarietto, Travertino Romano Classico
