still life with stone vol.2

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.

 

indulgent cocktail hour on marron emperador

Marron Emperador Dark marble from Spain

There are few better ways to start an evening than with friends, a cocktail in hand and nibbles to share.

However, you may not be a professional bartender, so, here are a few tips to follow:

First, place a bowl of ice on the bar, perhaps in Marron Emperador Dark marble like this one.

Next, fill glasses with ice cubes and water to chill them while preparing the ingredients for your cocktails.

Then, play with jiggers, strainers, shakers and all the tools you have. Deploy your creativity.

Finally, toast life and get the party started!

 

sea breeze on moleanos

Moleanos limestone from Portugal

Moleanos limestone’s surface recalls sandy beaches where pebbles, seashells, coral branches, driftwood, and manmade objects create one part still life painting and one part dreamlike, surreal scene.

Walk barefoot on it, and this stone will exude warmth and the feeling of sand between your toes. Crystalline structures in varying shades of blue are interspersed with veins of pinkish stone.

Moleanos limestone from Spain

The limestone's distinctive granular texture – smooth yet riddled with minor bumps and sometimes fossils – makes it ideal for exterior cladding or interior flooring.

 

stormy weather with breccia capraia

Breccia Capraia marble from Italy and Airy Concrete quartz (composite)

The incredibly varied textures of Breccia Capraia make this marble from Italy a unique decorative piece wherever it finds a home. With its array of rouge and china rose crystals polished smooth by running water, flowing veins of gold and silver, this stone piece seems to radiate a warm glow, even during stormy days. Its gorgeous rose colours add glamour and luxury to any room.

 

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: Marron Emperador Dark, Moleanos, Breccia Capriaia, Airy Concrete

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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