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Sculptures of Fragmented Travelers Find Their Home on Amalfi Coast
These thought-provoking sculptures represent the countless people who move to a foreign land to begin a new life, full of hope, ambition, and dreams.
In ‘Biophilia,’ Pippa Dyrlaga Carves Space to Marvel at Nature’s Ethereal Intricacies
“Bluebird,” hand-cut 36gsm washi paper and acrylic, 20 x 21 centimeters. All images © Pippa Dyrlaga, courtesy of Heron Arts, shared with permission
Through exquisite cut-paper motifs, Pippa Dyrlaga (previously) evinces the principles of biophilia, the theory that humans are predisposed to connect with nature and other life forms. This hypothesis grounds the Yorkshire-based artist’s first solo show in the U.S., which opens this week at Heron Arts in San Francisco.
Encompassing a range of Dyrlaga’s works from recent years, the exhibition is named after the theory and features meticulously carved compositions that meld flora and fauna. Patterned mesh backdrops surround entire ecosystems with avian and aquatic life, as in “Summer” and “River,” while smaller pieces focus on single creatures like a bluebird or swan as they take flight. Layered with acrylic paint, the works are nostalgic and full of reverence, evoking the immense, insatiable wonder of childhood and the joy of discovering the beauty of the natural world for the first time.
Biophilia runs from June 22 to July 21. Find more of Dyrlaga’s pieces on her site and Instagram.
“A Strange and Beautiful Place,” hand-cut 36gsm washi paper and acrylic
“Kingfisher,” hand-cut 36gsm washi paper and acrylic, 20 x 22 centimeters
Left: “Foxglove,” hand-cut paper, approximately 55 x 28 centimeters. Right: “Moss,” hand-cut paper and acrylic, approximately 120 x 45 centimeters
“Swan,” hand-cut paper, 40 x 30 centimeters
“Summer,” hand-cut 36gsm washi paper and acrylic, 90 x 70 centimeters
Top left: “Dandelion,” printed image, hand-cut 36gsm washi paper, and acrylic. Top right: “Gaia” printed image, hand-cut 36gsm washi paper, and acrylic. Bottom left: “Memory Fruit,” printed image, hand-cut 36gsm washi paper, and acrylic. Bottom right: “Tera Mater” printed image, hand-cut 36gsm washi paper, and acrylic
“Seeds,” hand-cut 36gsm washi paper and acrylic
“River,” hand-cut 36gsm washi paper, 40 x 40 centimeters
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Viribus: Phoenix sculpture rises as symbol of resilience for Blue River community post-Holiday Farm Fire
Jud Turner began working on “Viribus,” in late 2020, immediately following the Holiday Farm Fire. It stands 15-feet tall, consisting of scrap metal intricately
Summer art exhibitions in the Hudson Valley
Kengo Kuma unveils “sculptural and iconic” skyscraper in Vancouver
Kengo Kuma & Associates has completed a skyscraper in Vancouver, Canada with a curved form and a semi-enclosed amphitheatre at its base
Old Boy Scout Camp Becomes Lakefront House Inspired by Minecraft
Just outside of Redmond, Washington overlooking Ames Lake, the Treehouse Camp Residence lives on a site that was once a Boy Scout camp from the 1950s through the 1990s. The idyllic location is now home to a family with two young children nestled within the forest yet close to the water’s edge. Stephenson Design Collective took great care when designing the 3,900-square-foot house by looking at how campsites gently interact with their surroundings. The lakeside locale is deemed a protected area, requiring the architect to be sensitive to the environment throughout the design and construction process. The result is a stunning glass, concrete, and wood home that pays homage to the surrounding Pacific Northwest forests and the homeowner’s Danish heritage.
Given the client’s job as CCO of the video game Minecraft, Stephenson Design Collective looked to the game’s use of blocks for inspiration. Once you know that fact, it’s impossible not to see the stacked blocks that make up the Treehouse Camp Residence. The ground level, with its board-formed concrete exterior that melds into the woodsy surroundings, houses the public spaces with the kitchen, office, and guest room. The upper floor, clad in charred shou sugi ban siding, extends out past the lower floor’s footprint for even more space to house three bedrooms, laundry, and a family room, which are connected by a suspended bridge. A basement rounds out the home with glass-walled wine cellar, media room, and home gym.
The open living room, dining room, and kitchen open to the outdoors, making it perfect for entertaining or enjoying meals alfresco, especially with the 16-foot cantilevered floor offering protection. Large sliding glass doors reveal unobstructed views of the lake and trees.
While the home’s design is mostly angular, the furnishings, like the Bouroullec brothers designed Ploum sofa for Ligne Roset and Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, add necessary curves.
In the double-height living room, a blackened steel wall offers a dramatic yet minimalist focal point, complete with a three-sided fireplace and seating ledge.
It took a village to design and engineer the floating concrete staircase set against a glass wall.
The kitchen cabinets are made in white oak with a black-stained oak wall disguising appliances to one side. In lieu of upper cabinets, large windows frame forest views.
Design: Stephenson Design Collective
Build: Dovetail
Photography: Kevin Scott
Vogue Business and Emarsys host Power to the Marketer Festival in Munich
In the final session, Vogue Business’s Couttigane hosted a keynote interview with Jennifer Treiber-Ruckenbrod, CMO of BMW Germany, on cultivating lingering and longing through the new language of loyalty. During this conversation, Treiber-Ruckenbrod explained that each of the car brands in the BMW portfolio, whether BMW, Mini or Rolls Royce, has its own loyal following and one of her first tasks was to create segmentations against the different personalities of these brand loyalists. She went on to elaborate on the BMW Excellence Club, a loyalty programme that offers exclusive experiences and cultivates a brand-centric community among its top-paying customers. “We started 11 years ago with the excellence circle, I think with 700. Now, we have a membership of 7,000 that’s increasing from year to year with each new model… What we offer them is an experience once a year, like fine dining, arts, sports experiences, driving experiences, for free, with a great hotel, a cool network.” She added that the opportunity to bring a friend or recommend a guest has grown its word-of-mouth advocacy among its most affluent customers and has not only had a positive impact on sales, but also brought BMW much closer to its customers.
When asked about how BMW creates a single view of the customer when they’re researching online but visiting showrooms to complete sales, Treiber-Ruckenbrod says that more sales are heading in the direction of online, and not just to dealerships. The nature of selling cars has changed a lot, she added: in the past visiting a dealership was about getting the best price, but luxury doesn’t work when the price has to be negotiated and now the brand’s associates focus on experiences, test-drives and the features of the car.
By taking this approach, she says: “We learned in the last two years that [offering negotiable prices] is not necessary and you can earn a lot more money selling less cars. We reduced the number of clicks and the number of packages to reduce the complexity, but on the other side you can offer some films, you can offer some experiences. You need events, you need to touch the car, it’s a whole ecosystem. It’s the lifestyle of the brand.” BMW has also invested in apps for each brand, which deliver content, invitations to events and services, such as car servicing appointments. The most recent addition has been a community feature that facilitates relationships between loyal customers who share feedback and photos of their own experiences with their cars. This community has become a fundamental part of the brand experience for many customers. “It’s an experience you cannot really buy. It’s special. It’s about the people you can meet. I think when it comes to luxury, you have to do this, and my aim for the future is to go more in this direction.”
Comments, questions or feedback? Email us at feedback@voguebusiness.com.
Summer time Sculpture at Beaulieu exhibition launched
A STUNNING collection of over 300 sculptures has been unveiled at Beaulieu marking the launch of a three-month exhibition.
Roger Federer’s famous floating sculpture by Ugo Rondinone sold for 320,000 francs
Roger Federer’s famous floating sculpture by Ugo Rondinone, which was displayed at the Art Basel exhibition, has been sold for 320,000 Francs.
