still life with stone vol. 4

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.

 

sunday morning with Giallo Veneziano

Giallo Veneziano granite from Brazil (worktop) and Moleanos Limestone from Portugal (back)

Every Sunday morning, a family meets at the kitchen counter to drink coffee together. There are papers everywhere, mocha pots on the cooker and pastries on a platter in the middle of the stone counter in Giallo Veneziano granite from Brazil.

In the corner, there is a stone chimney breast with two cupboards underneath made from stone tiles and a stone worktop. There's a red Aga cooker behind another stone wall in which an old stone fireplace lies hidden beneath a wooden facade.

The stone – mentioned so many times here – almost passes unnoticed, as if it had always been there... and always will be!

Granite stone worktops are today’s topic. How much do you actually know about the stone? Why is it used for kitchen countertops, what makes it so popular and which granite should you choose?

Let us enlighten you.

 

homage to Giorgio Morandi on moleanos

Moleanos limestone from Portugal (worktop) and Airy Concrete Quartz by Cosentino (back)

Vases, bowls and pumpkins, a homage to Giorgio Morandi.

Tonal subtlety, basic objects, and natural goods blend nicely with Moleanos limestone from Spain.

It is almost impossible to resist grabbing your favourite sketchpad and starting drawing this still life composition.

 

through the rose-tinted glass with rosa tea

Rosa Tea marble from Turkey (worktop) and Rosa Estermoz marble from Portugal (back)

The sun is setting over the Greek island of Rhodes, casting long shadows through the window onto a table made of Rosa Tea marble.

Curly radicchio rosso, borlotto beans, and pomegranate left on the table perfectly match the warm pink glow in this beautiful monochrome palette.

Enchanting still life with stone.

 

spa days with statuarietto and chateau vert

Imagine that you are enjoying a spa getaway in Bellagio overlooking Lake Como.

Chateau Vert and Statuarietto marble on walls and floors add a vintage look that fills the space with a sense of elegance and luxuriousness. Add candles, plants, soaps and incenses for the full sensory experience.

What else do you need?

Chateau Vert marble (worktop) and Statuarietto marble from Italy (back)

 

Feeling inspired by these beautiful settings?

Make an appointment to come into the showroom and discuss your project with one of our team experts.


 

“Still life with stone” project details

Creative Direction & Photography: Marco Fazio

Set Styling: Amanda Smith-Corston

Materials: Airy Concrete, Chateau Vert, Giallo Veneziano, Moleanos, Rosa Estermoz, Rosa Tea, Statuarietto

Marco Fazio

Marco Joe Fazio is Chief Creative Officer and Director of Photography at space+style™ by Marco Joe Fazio Ltd, where he leads visual storytelling, photography, cinematography and content strategy for clients across hospitality, food & drink, fashion, architecture and design.

Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Marco discovered photography at an early age through traditional film and darkroom printing. Before becoming a full-time photographer, he spent two decades working in architecture, interior architecture and lighting design, founding an award-winning practice and leading multidisciplinary teams on projects for international fashion brands.

After moving to London in 2008, Marco became a Chartered Architect with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), combining his architectural background with a distinctive photographic approach that connects people, spaces and brands through visual storytelling.

His work has been recognised with the Fellowship of the British Institute of Professional Photography (FBIPP), together with the prestigious Peter Grugeon Award for Best Fellowship of the Year in 2016. He is also a member of the Association of Photographers (AOP).

Today, Marco specialises in creating strategic visual content for luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, restaurants, drinks brands, interior designers and manufacturers. His work combines commercial photography, cinematography and brand storytelling to help businesses communicate their expertise, craftsmanship and identity through compelling visual narratives.

Alongside his visual practice, Marco brings more than a decade of experience in music composition and sound engineering, enabling him to create bespoke soundtracks and immersive sound design that complement his film productions.

Education and mentoring remain central to his professional practice. He founded the telling [fashion] stories workshop series and lectures in photography and visual communication at London South Bank University (LSBU), supporting the next generation of creative professionals.

The combination of architecture, photography, filmmaking and music gives Marco a distinctive multidisciplinary perspective, allowing him to create work that is visually refined, emotionally engaging and strategically aligned with each client's brand.

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