EYE OPENER

Piero Fornasetti is an Italian artist known for whimsical and provocative designs. He loves using themes related to the sun, playing cards, harlequins, hands and selfportraits. With the Tema e Variazioni series, he focuses on the enchanting face of a woman: the internationally renowned artist Lina Cavalieri. She started her career as a showgirl before becoming a soprano and ultimately a cinema actress and was known as the “world’s most beautiful woman”. depicts her face on a large scale, zooming in on her eyes and mouth, while using pop art traits. This collection’s golden proportions and enigmatic expression would go on to inspire almost 400 variations over the years. www.opulencedesignconcept.com

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