still life with stone vol. 3

still life with stone
Written By Marco Fazio

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?

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: Cipollino, Giallo Siena, Moleanos, Sodalite Blue, Statuarietto, Travertino Romano Classico

Marco Fazio

Marco Joe Fazio is CCO and director of photography at space+style™ by marco joe fazio Ltd, working in fashion, hospitality, food & drink, architecture and design.

Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Marco learned the rudiments of photography and the magic of the darkroom in his early school years. Thereafter, he worked in architecture, interior, and lighting design for two decades. During those years, Marco founded an award-winning architectural studio and managed a multidisciplinary design team, working mainly for fashion industry clients.

Since moving to London in 2008, Marco has been recognised as a Chartered Architect of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) while pursuing his dream of connecting the worlds of architecture, design, and fashion from the photographer's perspective.

After years of passionate dedication, hard work and professional achievements, he was awarded the Fellowship certification (FBIPP) by the British Institute of Professional Photography and won the Peter Grugeon Award for the Best Fellowship of the Year in 2016. Subsequently, he has been admitted as a member of the highly regarded Association of Photographers (AOP). 

Having achieved a stronghold in coordinated image and photography for the design and fashion world, Marco has taken his expertise into the hospitality market; luxury and boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, and the drinks and beverage industry are all reaping benefits from his services.

Today, Marco is leading his agency in assignments in the hospitality, fashion, and design industries.

Creative photography, cinematography, coordinated images and brand marketing form the core of his services.

Thanks to more than a decade in the music industry, Marco has expendable knowledge in composition and sound engineering. That knowledge is a valuable asset in creating licensed soundtracks and magnetic sound designs for commercial productions.

Marco's passion and another branch of his business are mentoring and nurturing new visual arts talents. In 2016, he launched "telling [fashion] stories" – photography & set design workshops – and more recently, he has become a lecturer for the School of Art and Creative Industries at London South Bank University (LSBU).

The crossover between genres and industries is a peculiar and essential factor in his work, contributing to thinking outside the box and achieving a unique style rich in symbolism and content.

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