satyendra pakhalé at OTTO gallery design and visual art

satyendra pakhalè: design by heart (design a memoria)
OTTO gallery design and visual art, bologna, italy
october 18th, 2003 to january 31s, 2004

'in general, I am very interested in craftsmanship. one of the important examples I
would like to cite here is the japanese designer issey miyake. if one looks at the unique
creations of miyake such as 'pleats please' and 'a-poc', it is very evident that it has
universal appeal; however it is also evident that it is deeply rooted in japanese culture.
for me issey miyake has been a very important reference, such a use of artisanship has
nothing to do with nostalgia.' satyendra says.

'the origins of many hi-tech products are often very traditional. a new car model is in the
first instance still often hand-crafted prototype produced in clay or wood. my aim is to create
contemporary objects blending the 'old' and the 'new, 'artisan' and 'highly industrialised'.