Floreo Collection

Flōreō is a collection of six different species of clay flowers that pay tribute to life, to the natural, to the beautiful, to the sensual, to the sensory, to the ephemeral, and, at the same time, to the eternal.

Flōreō celebrates flourishing and, with it, cycles and temporality, processes of maturation and metamorphosis. From living matter, such as the opening process of a flower, to inert matter, such as the firing process of clay.

Luminaires from the collection in real projects

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BOTANICAL INSPIRATION

Floreo means blooming, the action of a flower opening.

The collection pays tribute to that precise moment, which is as fleeting as it is wonderful.

We capture this peak, fascinating moment of the plant cycle in clay to make it eternal.

The collection draws its formal inspiration from two plant genera, Camellia and Clematis.
Both are of great ornamental value in the world of gardening and landscaping due to the great beauty of their flowers.

For each of these two plant genera, we have created three distinct pieces.

A total of six unique and very special flower species.

And as if we were on a botanical expedition through distant lands, and came across new species by surprise, never before found and identified, we have played at inventing the scientific names for each of these clay flowers.

THE LIGHT

The lighting in this collection invites contemplation through light.

Thanks to its mirrored bulb, the piece is highlighted, becoming fully illuminated and allowing the different textures that compose it to be discerned. Using cutting-edge technology, its steel-finished bulb allows for three-step pulse intensity dimming without the need for wall controls.

THE TRADITION

Flōreō highlights the tradition and identity of Spanish ceramics and its indigenous colors.

Spanish ceramics are known worldwide. Their different techniques date back to antiquity and have developed with their own unique character in different parts of the peninsula.

The ceramics of our culture are known for their vibrant colors, elaborate patterns, and intricate designs. For this reason, we have used traditional pottery glazes such as cobalt, honey, or cognac for our collection.

Flourish

The name of the collection comes from Latin.
It is a verb with different meanings in this language, and all
of them suggest something to us about the creative process and the
making of the pieces.

Flōreō (Lat.) 1.To flower. Said of the ground: to be
covered or full of flowers. | 2. To shine, to gleam, to have vivid or resplendent colors. Said of places: to be sumptuously decorated, with luxury.| 3. To rejoice, to be content. Said of people: to be happy, to be joyful. | 4. To prosper. Said of people, places: To enjoy good fortune, to flourish.

Floreo (Span.) 1.To adorn and garnish with flowers. | 2.To stand out, to distinguish oneself by doing something with grace and elegance.

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Collaborations

Lourdes Sendagorta, the artistic and creative head of Terria, has developed the initial ideas for the collection. This could never have been accomplished without the help and collaborations we have relied on. A team effort in which each person has undoubtedly contributed their best version.

The ceramics were made in the Somos Bonjour workshop. Elena, with her own hands, brought each of the pieces to life. Working the clay with care, with her delicate use of glazes, and always with patience, she created a multitude of prototypes until the final selected pieces were achieved.

Berta Sanz, of Estudio del Paisaje, devised the common thread of the story, seeking the relationship between the design of the final pieces and nature, and shaped the original idea by providing the scientific and poetic content.

Gaztelur, a very special place for us on the outskirts of Biarritz, was the chosen site to photograph the lamps. The surroundings, its attention to detail, and the selection of unique objects seemed to us to be the best ingredients to present Flōreō.