Project
Riding High
Client
Galerie Kreo
Year
2016
Type
Console
Description
Riding High is a limited edition of 10 pieces, plus two artist’s proofs, for Galerie Kreo. The console was originally conceived as one of a series of tables designed to present a special edition of shoes designed by Doshi Levien for Camper that were presented during Milan design week 2013. This console is made using a wood fabricated sub-frame supporting a marble top.
Credits
Barbican photo with painting: Jonas Lindström
(Fig 1)
RIDING HIGH
Sitting atop the console is Kamadhenu, the divine wish-fulfilling cow of plenty. Above is a miniature painting by Shammi Bannu depicting Krishna and Radha surrounded by Doshi Levien pieces in Villa Sarabhai, designed by Le Corbusier.
(Fig 2)
RIDING HIGH ORIGINAL DRAWING The con
The console was originally conceived as part of a series of tables designed to present a special edition of shoes created by Doshi Levien for Camper, shown during the 2013 Milan Design Week. Galerie Kreo also brought the adjacent Riding High into its collection.