Category: Magnolia Village

Artist Reception. Alessandra D’Agnolo, Thursday, April 13th. 5pm-7pm at Modele’s in Magnolia Village.

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Artist Alessandra D’Agnolo’s original work is now showing at Modele’s with a festive Artist Reception on Thursday April 13th from 5pm-7pm

 

 

About the Artist:

Born in Venice in 1971, Alessandra still lives and produces art in her hometown.  She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, Venice, before completing her Masters in Fine Art at the Slade School in London (UCL) with a specialization in printmaking techniques. Alessandra has exhibited her work throughout Europe , the UK, America and Asia, where she was invited to participate in the Second International Art Biennale in Beijing, China. In Italy she has exhibited in Venice, Milan, Stresa, Merano, Udine, Padua and Perenone.

The artist has also been selected for two Artist in Residence programs.
Ramos Pinto in Douro, Portugal in July 2012 and Itsukaichi in Tokyo, Japan from August to December of 2010.

Alessandra’s most recent exhibition is “showing different works made with different techniques: oil paint, lithograph (pure, or mixed media on lithography, painted self developed photography).
Subjects are various: Pompeii casts, Venice (churches and abandoned hospitals in Venetian islands), bodies studies.”

 

 

 

 

 

She also produces original etchings on Venetian themes at her ‘Il Graffo’ studio in Venice. These prints are available to purchase at Modele’s and are a part of our permanent collection.

 

 

 

 

Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculptures Available at Modele’s.

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  Isamu Noguchi (November 1, 1904-December 3, 1988) was an American artist and architect whose artistic career spanned six decades, from the 1920s onward. Known for his sculpture and public works, Noguchi also designed stage sets for Martha Graham productions, and several mass-produced lamps and furniture pieces, some of which are still produced in Japan to this day.

Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacturer in Gifu, Japan, the paper lanterns are a harmonious blend of Japanese handcraft and modernist form.The lamps are created from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribbing, supported by a metal frame. The lamp accommodates up to a 40 watt bulb (not included).

Stop by Modele’s in Magnolia Village to view a selection we currently have on display. Alternatively  choose from dozens of styles available on special order through our catalog. With so many iconic designs available you are sure to find the right one to suit your unique aesthetic and desired ambiance.

 

Noguchi Light Sculptures are in our permanent collection of retail lines that we carry throughout the year.

 

Just Arrived!

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The Vitra Verner Panton ‘S’ Chair at Modele’s.

Created by Verner Panton in 1960, with the assistance of Vitra technicians, the ‘S’ chair was the world’s first molded plastic chair and is considered to be one of the masterpieces of Danish design.

A mid-century modern sculptural design, crafted from durable polypropylene, the chair is both stylish and durable. It can be used individually or in groups and is suited for indoor and outdoor environments. The ergonomic design means the chair is stackable making it convenient for storage.

Please note that special added additives slow down the fading process caused by ultraviolet rays. However, leaving the chair exposed to the sun for an extended period of time can result in color changes. We recommend not leaving the chair in the sun.

Lightweight and wipe-clean, it is ideal for family use . The ‘S’ chair offers great seating comfort thanks to the cantilever base, together with its shape and flexible materials.

An icon of the twentieth century the chair even featured on the cover of British Vogue in 1995!

The Verner Panton ‘S’ Chair currently retails new at $620.00 a pair .

Our price: 350.00 per pair.

We currently have 8 white and 2 black.

Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp at Modele’s!!

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Isamu Noguchi (1904–1988) was one of the twentieth century’s most important and critically acclaimed sculptors. Through a lifetime of artistic experimentation, he created sculptures, gardens, furniture and lighting designs, ceramics, architecture, and set designs. His work, at once subtle and bold, traditional and modern, set a new standard for the reintegration of the arts.

 

“All that you require to start a home are a room, a tatami, and Akari.”

With the warm glow of light cast through hand-made paper on a bamboo frame, Isamu Noguchi utilized traditional Japanese materials to bring modern design to the home.

Like the beauty of falling leaves and the cherry blossom, Noguchi wrote, Akari are “poetic, ephemeral, and tentative.” And he was fond of saying, “All that you require to start a home are a room, a tatami, and Akari. ”

 

 

Noguchi Floor Lamp, Model 14A. Currently available at Modele’s.

 

The Making of Akari Light Sculpture

The fabrication of Akari in Japan at Ozeki Company since 1951 follows the traditional methods for Japanese Gifu lanterns. Each Akari is hand crafted beginning with the making of washi paper from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Bamboo ribbing is stretched across wooden molded forms, which resembles sculpture.

 

The washi paper is cut into wide or narrow strips depending upon the size and shape of the lamp and then glued onto both sides of the framework. Once the glue has dried and the shape is set the internal wooden form is disassembled and removed. The outcome is a resilient paper form, which can be collapsed and packed flat for shipping. The Akari package includes Noguchi’s patented metal wire stretcher and support system.

A genuine Akari light will have a stamped red sun and half moon with Japan written under the symbol on the shade. Next to the symbol will be the signature “I. Noguchi”. The lamps age gracefully due to the quality of the paper.