Driven by a fascination with science, mathematics, materials and learnings from nature, Enrico Marone Cinzano’s practice is inspired by The Golden Ratio. His sculptural works draw references from the classic and the progressive, from Leonardo da Vinci to Kandinsky. Such imagery is reflected through the layering of geometry and contrasting colors with soft and industrial or long-lasting materials, including wood, steel, natural stone and glass.
Marone Cinzano starts with found and discarded materials and then conceptualizes a functional object according to the material’s potential and qualities. His one-of-a-kind creations are counter-intuitive to the conventional artistic process and mark collaborations with independent workshops and artisans.
Born in Turin, Italy, in 1963, Marone Cinzano studied business administration at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In 2012, he established his eponymous label focusing on designing ethical and sustainable products. He began designing nature-inspired furniture using local and functional materials produced sustainably with minimal environmental impact. His works also draw inspiration from the classic and the progressive, from Leonardo da Vinci to Kandinsky. Such references are reflected through distinct aesthetics through the layering of geometry and contrasting colours with soft and industrial materials, including tinted glass, natural stones and steel.
Selected exhibitions include Fuorisalone (2018, 2015 and 2012), Milan Design Week, Rossana Orlandi Gallery, Milan, Italy; China Clean, Pearl Lam Galleries (2016), Hong Kong; Untold (2014), Museo Bagatti Valsecchi, Milan, Italy; Bagatti Valsecchi 2.0 (2013), Museo Bagatti Valsecchi, Milan, Italy; and Rossana Orlandi Gallery at Design Miami (2013) Miami, USA.
Enrico Marone Cinzano will have his first solo show at Friedman Benda Gallery in New York from 14 November – 22 December 2024.
