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ANEST COLLECTIVE Presents The Venice Collection
Vases and Candles by Marco Parmeggiani
ANEST COLLECTIVE introduces a collaboration with
architect and artist Marco Parmeggiani,
who designed a pair of scented candles poured into
traditional hand blown Venetian "Gotti" glasses,
with a custom fragrance created by ANEST's Creative Director,
Gregory de la Hogue Moran.
Created in a small batch historic Murano workshop,
these pieces bring Venice - its fire, light,
and labyrinthine essence - to life.
The labyrinth motif is central to this story,
bringing Venice close to Shanghai
in the shared cultural dialogue so dear
to the brand's founders.
In Chinese tradition, the migong,
or perplexing palace,
conveys the awe and mystery of spatial complexity,
much like the imperial gardens of the Forbidden City.
Similarly, the water labyrinth that is the city of Venice
evokes a sense of wonder and discovery
through its winding paths.
This connection between East and West
underscores ANEST COLLECTIVE’s philosophy
of bridging cultural identities through design.
Additionally, ANEST COLLECTIVE
exclusively displays a series of vases
signed by Parmeggiani
in the Corso Como popup in Milan,
during the week of January 23-30,
and permanently in its flagship store in Shanghai.
Marco Parmeggiani’s Glass Creations
Inspired by venetian lampare lanterns,
Marco Parmeggiani‘s vases are unique.
Each piece is created using a double glass-blowing technique,
where multiple artisans work in tandem.
Blown into a bronze parallelepiped cage,
each combines glass with bronze or iron,
requiring a meticulous cooling process
over four days to prevent cracks.
In the heart of the furnace,
molten glass glows as it is shaped
by Murano’s master artisans.
The heat, fire, and rhythmic dance-like movements of the glassblowers
create an atmosphere of intense focus.
These vases, closely tied to ANEST’s Act I collection,
reflect the forms, textures, and colors
of the garments in ACT I,
including hues of purple, blue, and green.
Inspired by Prometheus and its relationship to fire,
Parmeggiani’s work reveals the alchemical possibilities
of traditional craftsmanship pushed to its limits.
I Gotti: “Torcello Rigadin” and “Castello Balloton”
The term goti de fornasa
refers to the traditional drinking glasses
crafted by Murano glassmakers.
Historically, artisans would use leftover materials
from their workshops to create these
vibrant, colorful cups for personal use
during their laborious hours by the furnace.
Each glass was unique,
often featuring irregular shapes
and a variety of colors,
reflecting the individual preferences
and creativity of the glassmaker.
The two Gotti candles
designed by Marco Parmeggiani for ANEST
draw from two traditional techniques.
The balloton technique
creates a diamond relief pattern that refracts light,
while the rigadin introduces
vertical ridges with an elegant, fluted effect.
The heat and fire of glassmaking
juxtaposed with the serene,
cool tones of the Venetian lagoon
are captures by this pair of
black, white and amethyst candles,
crafted in the same furnace as Parmeggiani’s vases.
Evoking the atmosphere of Venetian palaces,
they feature a custom fragrance of
geranium, incense, and oud.
Each plate, adorned with a depiction
of a migong, or labyrinth,
serves as both a candle holder and a cover,
weaving storytelling into function.
Relight Venice
Each candle is hand poured by
Venetian wax artist Michela Bortolozzi,
founder of Relight Venice.
Michela’s initiative revives local traditions
by repurposing wax from Venetian churches
to create handcrafted pieces.
Her work is inspired by the
architecture and atmosphere of her city.
It encourages reflection on the ways we consume
artistic treasures in often unsustainable ways,
and offering an authentic alternative
that successfully integrates locals
in the making process.
Michela’s commitment to sustainability and heritage
brings depth and authenticity to the candles.
Together, the pieces in the Venice Collection
invite clients to connect with the cultural essence
of the floating city in a tangible and respectful way.
The Venice Collection will be available
at ANEST COLLECTIVE’s Corso Como 10 pop-up
from January 23 to 30, 2025, and on the brand’s websit.
