Yiannis Ghikas, in collaboration with Myran Scandinavian Design, presents Artificiel, a collection of porcelain objects derived from the textured cement surfaces of Athenian apartment buildings. These surfaces, which were historically handcrafted, are at risk due to modern insulation practices. The project utilizes digital scanning to capture three types of textures from specific neighborhoods and reproduces these designs into functional porcelain items like cups and bowls. By relocating these facades into a domestic context, Artificiel draws attention to a significant yet unappreciated element of Athens' architectural identity.
Yiannis Ghikas partners with Myran Scandinavian Design to create Artificiel, a porcelain series capturing mid-20th-century cement textures from Athens' buildings, preserving fading architectural heritage.
Artificiel translates the disappearing cement facades of the 1930s-1970s Athenian apartments into functional porcelain objects, utilizing digital scanning and traditional casting.
The project captures three types of textures: chtení, thrapína, and koutaliá, documenting an essential but overlooked aspect of Athens' architectural history before they vanish.
Artificiel represents a tactile connection to Athenian architecture, emphasizing a vernacular aesthetic that resonates with the city's cultural identity, now threatened by modern building regulations.
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