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-ISH

Herrick Gallery presented at London Design Festival “–ISH”, an exhibition where Matteo Fogale and Laetitia De Allegri explored the perception of materials and their properties.

“–ISH” is a collection of pieces emphasizing the illusion and beauty of stone-like materials whilst entirely made from recycled and reclaimed post-industrial waste.

The exhibition showcased the result of the collaboration between Matteo Fogale and Laetitia De Allegri expressing the common interest in sustainable sources and new aesthetics on design.

Matteo Fogale and Laetitia De Allegri, -ISH, Herrick Gallery. Photo © Amandine Alessandra

“Slate-ish” is a material that resembles stone, but is made in the US from recycled and reclaimed sources of paper-laminate. Not only is it lightweight, it is also strong, durable, and easy to install. “Denimite” is made from post-consumer and post-industrial denim scrap, recycled denim fiber material. Every piece is unique, this is a cotton fiber biocomposite that is highly moldable, lightweight and tough, with no offgassing of toxic chemicals.

“Marblus” is made from white cotton/polyester post-industrial scrap. This scrap material is plentiful, and gives a great source for a white-based composite. This fabric is used for sheets, clothing, and various other fabric products. The trimmings are shredded and the combination of fabrics give a wonderful blue/gray tone mixed with white, looking much like Carrara Marble.