Yutori Collection
#RESEARCH AND BALANCE
Works signed by Antonio Spanedda narrate the value of recucling as a creative and relational act, giving life to the Yutori (ユートリ) Collection, a Japanese term that means “space, margin, ease.” This philosophy invites us to create a space of calm and tranquility in life, slowing down the pace and finding inner balance, in a perfect union of beauty, function, and memory. Yutori, in fact, is more than just a concept; it is a philosophy of life that invites us to slow down, to be present in the moment, to appreciate the little things, and to cultivate one’s own creativity. It implies the ability to find joy in everyday actions and to devote oneself to personal interests, also connecting with nature. In short, it is an invitation to rediscover the pleasure of living, to slow down and to create space for oneself and for the surrounding world.
#ART AND COLLABORATION
Created through a shared gesture between the artist and Damast – a concrete and poetic action of collecting the company’s scrap materials – the works express the concept of regeneration: recovery not as simple recycling, but as a creative and symbolic possibility. The seats are transparent structures equipped with a resin cushion that embeds industrial fragments and decorative details, with stylistic references to the artist’s previous Message in a Bottle series. Each work is conceived with original visual subjects – landscapes, abstract visions, imaginary worlds – born from his personal interpretation of reality.
#WASTE AND RECYCLING
The works are made of plexiglass and enriched with materials coming from the production processes Damast e Vifra – a company of the group specialized in plastic molding – they are a concrete example of how industrial waste can be regenerated into aesthetic, narrative and symbolic value.
ANTONIO SPANEDDA
Antonio Spanedda is a relational artist, with a degree in sculpture and a PhD in Art and Anthropology of the Sacred, both obtained at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan. An expert in relational art projects and cultural business, he has participated in video art events and exhibitions alongside names such as Vettor Pisani, Giosetta Fioroni, Fabio Mauri, and Luca Maria Patella. Since 2019, together with Stefano Francoli, he has developed projects that combine art, business, and education. In recent years, he has focused on themes of sustainability, ecology, and urban regeneration, collaborating with important cultural institutions. He teaches at the ACME Academy in Novara and collaborates with the Brera Academy in Milan. www.spanedda.it
