Gabriele Picco's initial work gave rise to Nuvola, now transformed into a table lamp for the Italian brand Seletti. It features the iconic silhouette of the Fiat 500, a true icon of Italian design. On the roof of the 500 is a stylized Cloud that contains the light source. The delicate, subdued lighting is conducive to reverie and contemplation. From the outset, Picco had already imagined his sculpture "as a lamp, a hymn to lightness and dreams", a visual tribute to the idea of travel..

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Size: 34.5cm x 17cm x 29cm
Material: Porcelain/Glass
24VDC - LED BULB MAX 4W G93000 K / 300 LUMEN
*dimmable

*Care instructions; clean with a soft cloth, without the use of detergent

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Born in Brescia in 1974, Gabriele Picco is a visual artist and novelist whose works have conquered the world's greatest galleries, from New York's MoMA to the art biennales of Milan, Prague and Tirana. Passionate about the imaginary and symbolism, he explores themes of escape, travel and lightness in his creations. In 2005, for the Madonie Park in Sicily, he designed a striking sculpture inspired by the history of emigrants from southern Italy, symbolizing the hope of a better future and the dream of renewal.

ABOUT SELETTI

Founded in 1964, Italian lifestyle brand Seletti focuses on presenting design projects that showcase the creative characteristics synonymous with Italian excellence. Linking design to pop art in the most charming and irreverent manner, Seletti’s collections blend art with daily life icons.

Since its inception, Seletti has always followed its own rules. From iconic lighting and art de la table to statement objects and furniture, Seletti’s collection of irreverent pieces blends art with the everyday and are designed to make life more fun and exciting.

Seletti is now led by Stefano and Miria Seletti and has expanded into a range of collections embodying enthusiasm, passion, creativity, and experimentation.

Stefano has always believed in reinvention and works with a range of young Italian and international designers to evolve their designs. By also working with people outside of the design world, Stefano can look at the process from new angles, his unconventional and non-academic background lead him to break down barriers and journey towards a ‘new beauty. For Seletti, this is (r)evolution.