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 Extremoz 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 Extremoz, Rosa Tea, Statuarietto

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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