Over the years, a special bond has increasingly developed between designers and their works, an intimate connection that transforms designers into creators and defines them through what they create. We at Maison Bosa are particularly aligned with this thought, and together with Elena Salmistraro, we have created "Most Illustrious," a tribute to the masters of Italian artistic design and furniture. We have managed to capture the soul and essence of four great names: Achille Castiglioni, Riccardo Dalisi, Michele De Lucchi, and Alessandro Mendini.

Achille Castiglioni
It all begins with Achille Castiglioni, paying homage to his lasting influence in the world of industrial design. The sculpture reflects the artist's features fused with the shapes of his works. The base, in fact, recalls the famous Mezzadro stool, designed in 1957 using a tractor seat as a base. Castiglioni transformed an industrial object into a functional and surprising aesthetic piece.

Riccardo Dalisi
We then move on to three other illustrious names, such as Riccardo Dalisi. This sculpture sees the transformation of the master into one of his most famous creations, the Caffettiera Cupola: the colors and lines perfectly recall a traditional moka from southern Italy, but with eyeglasses.

Michele De Lucchi and Alessandro Mendini
Salmistraro's ceramic works are more than simple sculptures. They are totemic objects that tell the story of each creator. We see this again with the statuette representing Michele De Lucchi and his famous Kristal table or Alessandro Mendini and the Proust armchair. Both are decorated with a series of ornamental motifs, including geometric shapes and abstract patterns that recall both the author and the created object.

Fusion of sets: history and inspiration
The young sculptor has managed, through the skillful use of colored enamels and thanks to the precise realization by Bosa's ovens, to capture the essence of her inspirer. A tribute that goes beyond the surface, a true celebration of ideas and visions channeled into a wonderful object of contemporary art. In a very meaningful way, "Most Illustrious" demonstrates that every designer is what they create. These iconic works have contributed to shaping and educating the perspectives and tastes of many people, including Elena Salmistraro. As she states, it was not necessary for these masters to present themselves or tell their ideas; their creations spoke for themselves, clearly conveying who they were and what their vision was.

A modest and affectionate tribute
The Milanese sculptor has created a simple but tender tribute to those who have influenced her creative path. This series represents a unique opportunity to see the world through the eyes of an artist who, as she grows, pays extraordinary homage to the legacy left by distinguished designers. It is an invitation to reflect on how contemporary design can shape our world and leave an indelible mark on our lives.

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