prima materia by esrawe explores the potential of materials

prima materia by esrawe explores the potential of materials

the ‘prima materia’ collection by esrawe takes influences from observing materials in different stages of production and tries to understand what each material would like to ideally ‘become’. from there, the purpose and potential of each material was defined, looking at whether the material ‘wanted’ to be a lamp, a table, a tray or a candleholder.

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‘mondai’ side tables

‘mondai’ by hector esrawe in collaboration with manuel bañó – in the spirit of the prima materia collection, hector esrawe developed a series of walnut wood and brass side tables, aiming to integrate both functionality and expression through the simple geometrical balance of the materials.

‘torna’

‘torna’ by hector esrawe in collaboration with manuel bañó – side tables made of tzalam and walnut wood, as well as brass, aiming to integrate both functionality and expression through the simple balance and expression of the materials.

‘vari’

‘vari’ by hector esrawe in collaboration with ivan abreú and manuel bañó – ambient light lamp, which is turned on by manually, and gradually, sliding the wood element over the bronze cylinder. the piece acts in a way as a big switch that turns ‘on and off’ the light.

‘estratos’

‘estratos’ trays by hector esrawe + emilio chapela in collaboration with manuel bañó – a series of solid wood and brass pieces, drawing on the unique expression of the wood. the singular and natural designs on each of the pieces were photographed, digitalized and then traced onto the surface of the wood with a robot. the process was repeated until the pattern was gradually engraved into the wood, following the design of the new photographed section.

‘estratos’ tray detail 

‘duos’

‘duos’ by hector esrawe in collaboration with manuel bañó – brass and bronze candle stands that aim to integrate both functionality and expression through the simple balance of the materials.