liliana ovalle: piedras series

‘piedra series’ all photos by liliana ovalle

‘piedras series – stones caught into objects’ by mexican designer liliana ovalle, is a project that explores the use of stones as a key element for joining random objects. stones are often used in improvised settings become handy where heaviness is required. the project aims to reinterpret the circumstantial nature of these situation, by methodically recreating the incidental into different domestic objects.

‘piedra roja’ 40 x 40 x 55 cm

each table is composed of a wooden top and a metal structure, which come together through the use of soap-stones as their support. the stones have been hand-carved to fit the structure, providing the necessary weight required to make the object stand. they are made from elm wood, a metal structure and black serpentine.

‘piedra azul’ 50 x 45 x 65 cm

‘piedra azul’ (detail)

‘piedra roja’ (detail)

some of ovalle’s selected stones

following the same mentality used for her ‘piedras series’, ovalle has created a set of lamp shades using stones as a means of providing the weight for the lights’ draped coverings.

overall lamp dimensions: 40x40x145 cm – metal structure, blackout shroud, sand-cast aluminium stones

detail

example of how stones are used