FORM, FUNCTION, SENSE, AND VALUE (CEM)
PROFESSORS: GERARDO OSIO, MONTSERRAT CASTAÑON AND JOEL OLGUÍN
URBAN TRADES: REVOLUTIONS
The project “Urban Trades” aims to investigate the origins and contexts of semi-industrial manufacturing techniques that we can find within Mexican cities, as well as their relevance in our daily lives. From the exploration and familiarization with the process of metal spinning, “Revoluciones” was designed, a collection of decorative and functional objects made out of copper, brass and aluminum.
Each team collaborated with different artisan workshops, to research on the process, and to develop the pieces from the production molds, to their complementary components. In this way, the project is characterized by its exploration of a diversity of materials, techniques and finishes, and the acquisition of knowledge through practical experiences and the establishment of professional relationships with the producers.
NOLAS
Lilly Rodríguez and Sara Olmedo
Collection of decorative objects inspired by the traditional game of pirinolas.
It was manufactured in aluminum, brass and copper with the metal spinning technique.
HATZY
Maria Paula Delgado and Ana Karen Llanderal
Collection of modular aluminum lamps, manufactured in metal spinning technique. Modules can be rearranged to create unique compositions.
They are characterized by fun style and versatile design with shapes and vibrante colors.
MOMENTO
Renata Juárez and José Luis Gómez
Tea set manufactured in metal spinning with details in tzalam wood and marble.
The pieces that make up the set are four cups, a teapot, a container for tea and a tray.
METAMORFOSIS
Alejandra Lope and Brenda Picazo
Collection of modular and stackable seats that suggests the transformation and adaptation capacity of aluminum by exploring their shapes and sizes.
It seeks to give visibility to the spinning metal processes, given previous research on its context.
HALO
Diana Ramos Esparza and Valentina González Ocaña
Halo is a set of wall sconces that seeks to evoke intimacy and wonder, alluding to the importance of contemplation and reflection through the juxtaposition of light and shadow generated by candlelight on copper.
ALMA
Melissa Zarmudio and Dulce Gonzáles
Set of sculptural vases made in the technique of spinning metal, in different metallic finishes