Gallery FUMI is delighted to present ‘Nucleo’, the first solo exhibition by Francesco Perini at our Mayfair location, celebrating twelve years of collaboration.
The new series, titled Nucleo, meaning ‘nucleus' in Italian, refers to the very essence of Perini’s practice, which he describes as an admiration of his natural surroundings. For this series Perini reinterprets his renowned ‘Incontro’ design with a fresh perspective, referring to the Desert Rose crystallisation as a key influence - a naturally occurring formation of crystallised minerals resulting from hundreds of years of growth in arid desert regions. Its name speaks to the petal-like, circular patterns which are formed around sand grains trapped at the centre, and is translated through Perini’s expertise in marquetry.
Desert Rose crystal formations symbolise strength and resistance due to their ability to withstand harsh conditions over centuries. The beauty of nature’s process is mirrored in Perini’s works, with magnificent seasoned oak wood chosen as his canvas. Perini’s inlaid material is locally sourced and includes Giada green marble, white Carrara marble, and Fiori di Bosco marble - a soft grey marble renowned for its delicate veinings of colour.
