PROPERTY FROM A VERY IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTION

* This lot is sold to benefit the Asian Cultural Council

Provenance:
Artist's studio

ABOUT THE WORK

Beautifully set as a meditative space, the Brazilian brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana, crafted this versatile bamboo installation that would make a unique addition to any property. It measures 18 square meters; the installation is composed of three quadrilateral sides that can be configured into a variety of shapes. Its sides can be used as the floor, or the structure, and can be unfolded to create a screen. The Campanas envisioned the installation as a place of tranquility, perfect for meditation and relaxation, while wanting to focus on simplicity with a basic shape. Rooted in Brazilian culture and traditions, the brothers’ work carries universal values at its core, such as freedom and human dignity. No wonder they were able to turn The Bamboo Pavilion into a powerful piece, in which they clad using a material prominent in their childhood. A minimalist material considered as one of the most sustainable materials today, it lends itself to a wide array of applications, from resistant structures in furniture to light decorative objects, with minimal intercession to the original shape, respecting its natural state. Its inclusion to the Campanas’ creative process proved how the brothers raised everyday materials to nobility, bringing not only creativity to design but also the genuine Brazilian characteristics. Overall, The Bamboo Pavilion is a piece that is portable, sensitive, and flexible, made out of a renewable grass resource, now recognized as a vital component of sustainable development within many countries. One of chosen artists-designers by Louis Vuitton to sell furniture in their stores.