Each piece from the Resonance collection is handmade by Italy-based metalwork company Marzorati Ronchetti. The collection is a limited edition of six elements per piece, plus two artist proofs. Ruhs has explored three resonances of form in these pieces which he had worked on in the past. Classically, Ruhs always challenges the play of light on his surfaces.
Resonances of the organic: It relates to the echo of shapes as they tumble past each other in time. The form is orchestrated by glistening of leaves of metal, seen as if blown together into a sitting bench. Light flashes on the hammered surfaces reminding of water dappled with sunshine.
Resonances of the circular: The form is orchestrated to create the lovebench’s metal frame, a series of concentric circles mirroring each other for full access sitting – the same from either side, to embrace both partners in the same way. Torchieres compliment the circularity with light.
Resonances of the identical: The form is orchestrated through a series of identical illuminated wall boxes that can be joined into any number of shapes, igniting a wall’s surface with patterns not unlike the mosaics of Byzantine icons.
The Salone del Mobile in Milan was held from 17-22 April 2012.
