Title: Dziewulski i Lange №239 (Series: Rhizome. Kyiv)
Price: 550 €
Presentation: Plexiglass sandwich panel, mounting hardware included
Dimensions: 25 cm x 25 cm x 1 cm
Description: This rhizome is based on a unique pattern of the Ukrainian-Polish Dziewulski and Lange factory, dating back to the early 20th century. The prototype is an authentic Mettlach tile discovered in one of Kyiv’s historical buildings.
The design of this piece embodies the rigid industrial aesthetic of the era of progress. The rhythmic geometric ornament is built on a combination of volumetric diamonds and triangles filled with a fine grid, resembling cobblestones or an industrial grate. The harsh lines and deep relief, framed by contrasting black stripes, once created an infinite, unwavering order on the floors of public buildings; today, they have become a riverbed for living roots.
Rhizome breathes new biological life into this symbol once frozen in ceramic. Using a method of guided growth, wheat roots fill the historical form, creating a delicate yet living lace. It is a dialogue between the architectural code of the old city and the relentless energy of nature.
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