Samy Rio with Marlo&Isaure Qura vases, 2018
6 vases with unique drawing and pattern made in natural clay, enameled clay
Prod. Marlo&Isaure
cm 10x47
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Qura is series of vases made out of natural or enameled clay in Tunisia. The minimalist shape of the vase makes it like a white page where drawings, patterns, colors can be applied, making each pieces of the series unique.
Samy Rio studied cabinetmaking for four years before taking a five-year course at the National School of Industrial Creation (Ensci – Les Ateliers) in Paris. This dual training allows him to combine industrial and craft techniques, which he considers to be complementary and essential to each other. Graduated with distinction for his research on the use of bamboo tubes for industrial applications, he won the first prize of the Villa Noailles Design Parade 10 in 2015. Following this, he carried out residencies at CIRVA in Marseille, at City of Ceramics in Sèvres and at Villa Kujoyama in Kyoto. He also collaborates with the Galerie Kreo and Atelier Luma.