Alessi - Massimo Giacon & LPWK - Figurine - 2009 - "The Hug Tree" - hand decorated - Porcelaine

Hand-decorated porcelain figures designed by LPWK Laura Polinoro and Massimo Giacon for Alessi.

Production 2009
Collector's item, out of production!
Hard to find in this condition!

Creation process:
Each figurine is a hand-painted unique piece.
Carefully heated at 800°C, the porcelain acquires a mirror-smooth surface and becomes very hard so that no cracking or crazing can occur. In a traditional porcelain painting, each figure is lovingly decorated with cheerful colors. This is done entirely by hand, with a brush and not with a standard layer of foil. Each figure is therefore slightly different and unmistakably unique.

Measures:
Height: 11 cm
Length: 8 cm
Width: 4 cm

Massimo Giacon
Born in Padua in 1961, cartoonist and illustrator, protagonist of the innovation of Italian comics, he divides his time between the activities of graphic designer, artist, designer and musician.

LPWK
Laura Polinoro, born Bergamo, graduated in art and communication from DAMS in Bologna. Initially worked in contemporary dance, dealing with artistic coordination, costumes and scenography. She then worked as a researcher at the Domus Academy in Milan. From 1990 to '98 she was in charge of the Centro Studi Alessi, for which she was meta designer and art director, coordinating the workshops conducted both within the company and in collaboration with numerous universities and design centers around the world and developing numerous editorials. and communication activities. The products put into production during this period are identified with the acronym "CSA." Since 2004, the products coordinated by it have been identified with the acronym "LPWK."

The Alessi porcelain Christmas figures are a beautiful addition to the Alessi Presepe Nativity scene, but even without the nativity scene they are very cheerful Christmas figurines. The figurines are hand-painted and can be placed near the nativity scene or use the Alessi Figure separately as decoration during the holidays. Give them a nice spot and these Christmas figures will put an instant smile on your face!