will west presents making relics collection at plusdesign gallery in milan

pavia-based english sculptor will west, unveils ‘making relics’ – a collection of marble pieces which take the form of disused objects. the project which is presented at plusdesign gallery in milan, aims to highlight the obvious contrast between two contrasting materials – the luxury of marble and the cheap, throwaway nature of plastic containers. 

‘making relics’ collection

the particular event that ignited will west’s interest in marble, started when he witnessed the restoration of a marble fireplace, realising that the same technique to fill a hole could be employed to make something whole. the first containers west used, were found abandoned around an industrial estate. the decision was then made to unite these objects with discarded marble found in his studio. the exploration into this method, playfully disrupts one’s original preconceptions of this mass produced item by introducing two juxtaposed elements.

the collection will be presented at plusdesign gallery in milan from the 21st of september until the 20th of october.

‘making relics’ aims to highlight the obvious contrast between two contrasting materials

the first containers west used, were found abandoned around an industrial estate

the project brings to mind connotations of rarity, durability, luxury

disused objects are given a second chance

the objects are granted a much more appreciated lifespan

the first containers used were found objects

the project playfully disrupts one’s original preconceptions