Mermaid Basket highlights artistic use of Gruppo Mastrotto leather
A sculptural piece made from red leather supplied by Gruppo Mastrotto has been shown in Paris as part of an exhibition on experimental fashion.
Designer Seraffa created the object, called Mermaid Basket, from a single piece taken from the company’s readymade archive. The leather was folded into shape without cuts or prior drawings, producing curved lines that reference both natural growth patterns and twentieth century art.
The work appeared in the Burning Desire exhibition at Maison Lafirynda, a space that presents emerging approaches to design and material culture. It also reflects the activity of Readymade, the Milan practice involved in curating and reworking manufacturers’ surplus materials through a mix of research and craft.
President and CEO Chiara Mastrotto said the project shows how leather continues to move between design, fashion, and art, and how existing resources can be used to support new creative outcomes.
