Limited edition studio pieces, produced in Murano, Italy. "Vetri a forma di vasi" is a collection of ten vases. Each of Moss' are marked "Michele De Lucchi, 8/10, 2006"

Glass in the form of vases

It is not at all obvious that in these glass vases it is the cavity that creates the form and the colour that creates the transparency. I designed them with a very thin nib, retrieved from old pens dating back to my architecture student days in Florence. Building up the drawing with innumerable strokes, I achieved the effects of opacity and reflection with the utmost, persevering and enjoyable patience. This satisfaction can probably be seen from the persistent repetition of motifs each generated by the other, making the effect steadily more complete. Now I am satisfied with these very simple vases. Their richness is due solely to their form and to a rare colour which only a few craftsmen in Murano still know how to produce.

I made twelve moulds in wood and so far only ten definite models. But I am still curious about the many combinations and possibilities to be explored.
-Michele De Lucchi, March 2006

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