Archeo Black by Vincenzo de Cotiis
New York’s Carpenters Workshop Gallery mounts a solo show of celebrated Italian craftsman Vincenzo de Cotiis and debuts the new Archeo Black collection.
Known for his ability to transcend material complexities and formal minimalism, Italian architect-cum-craftsperson Vincenzo de Cotiis is an important figure in the art design world. Carpenters Workshop Gallery dedicates its palatial New York penthouse to its longtime artist with a special showcase of his new Archeo Black collection (9 March to 22 April). The solo show features a range of sculptural furniture pieces that – true to de Cotiis’ approach – combine architectonic geometries and amoebic shapes with seamless layers of deeply ingrained marble and fibreglass. Contrasting the different haptic qualities of stone and textile-like surfaces, the various coffee, dining, and sideboard table applications exude a sense of frozen time. In hues of black, different gradients are almost peeled away, uncovering various corners and hard edges. With this new hand-crafted series, De Cotiis works with patinas and other surface treatments to emulate African art and archaeology. The signs of time and ageing are celebrated.
Archeo Black: 9 March to 22 April
Carpenters Workshop Gallery
693 5th Ave. New York, NY
Articles you also might like
Kalpa Galleries presents a selection of British artist Eleanor Lakelin’s contemporary wood sculptures in dialogue with key historic vessels from the Etruscan Museum of Volterra through September 15, 2024.
The 3rd edition of the Mayrit Biennale opens its doors to the public on May 22nd, with exhibitions and events taking place across Madrid through May 26th, 2024.
Carpenters Workshop Gallery presents “Reverse Fireworks in Slow Motion”, the first stateside solo exhibition by Greek artist, Kostas Lambridis.
Nasser Alzayani’s work explores memory and myth with underlying messages of climate and cultural heritage. His installation, Watering the distant, deserting the near, was the winner of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Art Here Richard Mille Art Prize in 2021.