alcarol main action is sectioning. The foundations of Venice consist of thousands of timber poles, driven into the lagoon’s caranto layer – a mixture of solid clay and sand situated at great depths. During their stay in the Laguna, these Oak logs are deeply sculpted by Teredo Navalis, shipworms that leaves traces of their passing on the wooden surface producing striking patterns of circular holes, whilst avoiding the inner core of the log, allowing it to maintain its health and strength. This creates a beautiful contrast between outer decay and inner robustness. The assiduous labour of the elements necessitates the replacement and scrapping of the poles, providing an organic material that has traversed by life. For the making of Anchor Twist, alcarol dove into the waters of the canals of Venice and studied the characteristic environment in which these poles were forged. The project engages with the idea of submerged cross-section of this extraordinary setting. alcarol has patented an elaborate craftsmanship capable of filling only the empty spaces of the wood with resin (available in colorless or aquamarine version) and fixing the underwater air bubbles that bring the wood back to the original look and conditions. The light that filters through the two sections of bricola captures and recreates the image of the depths of the Venetian lagoon. The section planes – through touch, sight and olfaction of different materials – allow to transcend the ordinary perception of a place.
30 x 30 x H 45 cm Customizable Sizes, Design and Finishes
Bricola Solid Oak WOOD, Extraclear Polished RESIN - Colorless or Aquamarine - FELT hidden at the bottom. Natural Wood surface not covered by resin on the section planes. Selective wood coating with matt natural effect.