30th edition of Casa Decor, Madrid
April 7 – May 22 ⎸ Calle Goya 89, Madrid (SPAIN)
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Madrid’s leading design show, Nitush and Aroosh created a set of exclusive artworks for several spaces of the show. In collaboration with Spain’s leading interior designers the brother’s artworks transformed the spaces.
For the space CREO, a clandestine cathedral-cum-bar, into an immersive experience, Nitush and Aroosh’s sculptures elevated the spoace beyond its physical boundaries, transporting visitors into a realm of mysticism and artistic transcendence. Drawing inspiration from pagan culture, the duo crafted four stainless steel Totems, each crowned with an ethereal divinity, playing with reflective properties to cast mystic reflections upon the surroundings. At the center stage stood the captivating “Crucifix,” a sculptural installation meticulously hammered from stainless steel. Illuminated by carefully studied light, it created an illusory, almost mystical ambiance, transcending CREO into a realm of artistic transcendence.
Exploring the essence of fluidity and drawing inspiration from the motions of water, Nitush and Aroosh created Ramé. The interplay between the undulated mirror-like surface and the viewer creates an engaging and whimsical experience. With each step, the reflections shift and distort, inviting playful interaction and inspiring a sense of wonder. ‘Rame’ offers an ever-changing visual narrative, where observers become active participants, influencing the artwork’s appearance with their movements. The artwork elevates the space it inhabits as it stands as a testament to the enchanting nature of water’s motion, inviting all to delight in the captivating, ever-evolving spectacle it presents.
Nitush and Aroosh’s infusion of contemporary flair into this classical milieu reshapes the Roman bath experience, creating an immersive fusion of past and present. Amidst the timeless setting of traditional arches and classical torso sculptures, the duo seamlessly integrated their modern artistry. A striking juxtaposition unfolds as a stainless steel reproduction of a traditional torso sculpture takes center stage, standing in stark contrast to the stone sculptures that surround it. The space undergoes a modern metamorphosis with the introduction of the duo’s black Pouf, a three-dimensional embodiment of a displaced black tile from the floor. The organic shapes and contours of the mirror transcend its utilitarian purpose, elevating it into a captivating work of art.
