september 17, 2022 - Babled Studio

Babled & Morrell / 'Ubuntu' in The Italian Glass Weeks 2022

Designer Emmanuel Babled joined forces with artist #laramorrell to create a series of glass vessels inspired by their recent research in Africa, now in Venice as part of The Italian Glass Weeks 2022.

The concept behind the installation is informed by African ethics of #Ubuntu and holism. The pieces allude to the generative power of natural phenomena, whilst sealed vessels point to traditional African ceremonial and ritualistic wares, containers of secrets and metaphysical truths.

The various elements of the installation were designed and produced in collaboration with Master Andrea Zilio and his team at Vetreria Anfora (Murano, Italy), with Matteo Brioni and his team (Gonzaga, Italy) and with the Jisamwe Collective (Zanzibar, Tanzania).