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① Artwork:
2.5" Candle Holder (Indigo/Venetian Red)
These candlestick holders are made using a traditional plastering technique called Scagliola, prevalent during the 1600s and often used to imitate marble and pietra dura (an inlay technique using cut and fitted highly-polished stone). Serra blends the plaster with rabbit skin glue, various stone particles, and earth pigments to create a visually unpredictable sculpting medium that can also be carved like stone when dry.
Mike Serra’s hardware products are characterized by their crude texture and irregular forms—traits not typically associated with cast iron products. Serra forgoes many of the conventional stages of product development and pattern-making for cast iron in favor of working more intuitively. During the prototyping phase, his designs are simply sculpted in clay and then glued to a matchplate ready to be cast. When necessary, 3D-printed armatures are used to ensure clean holes and mounts. Serra’s unique process allows for quick product development and lends itself nicely to a wide array of custom projects. Most importantly, his process is more carefree and fun, ultimately shining through in the finished products.
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Mike Serra’s hardware products are characterized by their crude texture and irregular forms—traits not typically associated with cast iron products. Serra forgoes many of the conventional stages of product development and pattern-making for cast iron in favor of working more intuitively. During the prototyping phase, his designs are simply sculpted in clay and then glued to a matchplate ready to be cast. When necessary, 3D-printed armatures are used to ensure clean holes and mounts. Serra’s unique process allows for quick product development and lends itself nicely to a wide array of custom projects. Most importantly, his process is more carefree and fun, ultimately shining through in the finished products.
Mike Serra was born in New York City, NY, where he lives and operates his design studio. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI.
Serra set up his studio in 2019, where he has designed tables, sound systems, lighting, and a wide array of hardware/small objects.
Serra mounted a site-specific solo show in Southampton, NY, and participated in numerous group shows in New York City.
