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Castingland Probes the Boundary Between Natural + Artificial

02.14.22 | By
Castingland Probes the Boundary Between Natural + Artificial

Studio Groovido, made up of Giorgio Gasco and Gianmaria Della Ratta, recently opened their studio in both Eindhoven and Rotterdam. The duo’s first release is entitled Castingland, and consists of aluminum clusters and stems that expand and explore their immediate surroundings. The art collection allows viewers to question the boundary between natural and artificial, as each piece appears to be rebar covered in organic life. It’s Gasco and Della Ratta’s casting technique that creates this hybrid aesthetic, with one side of the material resembling a meteorite and the other a supportive scaffolding. The studio intends to explore material excess, visual incoherence, tension, and decadence in their projects.

metal sculpture

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metal sculpture

metal sculpture

metal sculpture

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detail of metal sculpture

metal sculpture being made

metal sculpture being made

metal sculpture being made

metal sculpture being made

metal sculpture being made

two light-skinned men standing in doorway

Giorgio Gasco + Gianmaria Della Ratta

To learn more about Castingland, visit instagram.com/studio_groovido.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.