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Essentia Collection

the ESSENTIA collection embodies the fundamental nature of the material it is crafted from, representing the very essence of the material and expressing its true identity through a design that enhances its purity and substance.

Ceramics and terracotta reveal their most authentic essence through a collection defined by simple shapes and clean lines.

 

DOXA consists of four rectangular modules (two measuring 30×10 cm and two measuring 60×30 cm) which, through their different combinations, allow for virtually infinite compositional possibilities, exploring the contrast between the world of superficial perceptions and the hidden, deeper essence of forms. The minimalist, rationalist design reflects a pure aesthetic, where the simple decoration represents the sensible world, while the essential, functional, and perfect form highlights the search for a deeper truth beyond appearances.

 

EIDOS, composed of three rectangular 30×10 cm modules, plays with the perception of three-dimensionality achieved by juxtaposing static elements, which together create visual harmony. This embodies an ideal concept of symmetry and order, reflecting an ideal idea or form that transcends materiality. The aesthetic captures the essence of Plato’s Eidos, evoking the purity and perfection of the original idea through the medium of ceramics.

 

AUREA consists of 10 square modules, five in the 30×30 cm format and the other five in 15×15 cm, representing the path of elevation from sensory perception (Doxa) to the understanding of pure ideas (Eidos). The undulating, curvilinear patterns, with fluid lines that harmoniously unfold across the tiles, create a sense of movement and continuity, allowing for infinite combinations. This design embodies the harmony of divine proportion and the progression towards knowledge.

Client

Ceramica Giovanni De Maio

Designer

MARCO PIVA

YEAR

2025

Date