estúdio rain launches collection of oversized stainless steel chains

estúdio rain launches collection of oversized stainless steel chains
(above) the collection is composed by three different models of chains
all images courtesy of estúdio rain

sao paulo-based estúdio rain‘s aim is to take everyday objects, rethink them, produce them again with new techniques, and sometimes take them to spaces where they will generate new uses, proposals, or even other objects. with the ‘chains collection’, they suggest a reflection on mass production and industrial fabrication by taking a rough object strictly associated to its utility, and handcrafting it. the result is a set of three different-sized sculptures produced in stainless steel by artisans from the sao bernardo neighborhood in sao paulo.

the supersized links take the chains to a place of contemplation

the collection recontextualizes the object by transporting its primary use to a place of contemplation. the different-sized links and the perfect shine of the pieces emphasize its craft fabrication and polish, affirming that to reach this artistry level, they chains cannot be produced in a traditional way. by hanging the oversized chains to a wall, the sculptures invite the viewer to reflect on everyday objects. 

the chains are recontextualized, configuring unique objects

the large model is composed of five different sized links

the medium model is composed of three different sized links

the small model is made of one and a half link

detail of the small model

the pieces are made in stainless steel

the perfect shine of the pieces emphasizes its craft fabrication and polish

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edited by: juliana neira | designboom