Tuareg: photography by Sebastiá Caus and petroglyphs by Georg Massanés

Tuareg not only is the title but also the foreign protagonist of these small bibliophile jewels. Barcelona Design Gallery presents these works exclusively in two distinct formats: individually framed in 114x58 cm, or a collection of eight 43x32 cm laminated plates presented in a handmade folder.

These enigmatic works of art were made with four hands, since each one of the photographs of Sebastiá Caus is accompanied by a text as well as Tifinagh scripture symbols from the hand of Georg Massanés. Beautiful sceneries conceptually range: from the absence of limits for a traveler to the idea of infinity and eternity in the silent and starred solitude of the night. 

Here is Georg Massanés own narration of his artistic and symbolic experience: 

"In March of 1999, Sebastiá Caus traveled to a country convulsed by recent economic developments and torred what constitutes the greater part of the territory: the Sahara Desert. With a tour guide and other company, he underwent a graphic work which documented some of the most exotic and fascinating places of the country, a mole associated with the empty, torrid and inhospital limitless space: the desert. And though it may seem uninhabitable for man, the geography purely made of sand and stone in fact has a population: the Tuaregs or the Imuhagh, or, as they call themselves, "the noble" or "the free". This nomadic town of Berber ethnicity dates back to 1000 BC. Some Tuaregs formed part of the photographer´s team and allowed him create the collection of photographs that are now displayed in BDG

Sebastiá asked me ifI would help him paint Tifinagh symbols below the photographs. This first collaboration evoked a curiosity to experiment with paint in a group of photographs that could be manipulated.I asked him for two petroglyphic impressions in a large black and white format which would allow me to work with more freedom. Already in my shop, I prepared an emulsion of tanned color to establish a background tone for the images. To my surprise, the impression inks were slightly diluted which gave rise to black toned landscapes that created a beautiful pictorial affect. Finally, I painted the symbols from tifinagh scriptures. 

It is not often that two artists have the opportunity to create a work made of four hands: style, personality, subject matter and different technical approaches can ruin the work. However, in this case, the collaboration has been very satisfying for us both."

New Clock Sculptures by José María Reina

José María Reina surprises us with a new line of sculpture clocks inspired by a billiard cue. They are made of wood, lacquered wood and chrome. The artist and sculpture is innovative both in forms her choice of material. Her work reflects her gift to bring elegance and luxury to any everyday item, as is evident in this beautiful clock that presides in the Barcelona Design Gallery´s April showcase.

Accompanying the work of José María Reina is UBICAs auxiliary piece of furniture and an oil painting by Pepa Poch.

Subtlety, beauty and sensuality to illuminate any space

Barcelona Design Gallery includes a new collection of foot lamps, desktop lamps and suspended lamps. They are made up of hand-carved iroko wood, adjustable fabric shades and a base made of oxidized iron.

Subtle in its conception and aesthetic beauty, exquisite in its finish, and sensual to caress the materials are adjectives and emotions that best describe this collection. The collaboration of light and wood is intended to illuminate public and private spaces with elegance and distinction.

Joan Fontanals New Garden Sculpture Collection

The catalan artist Joan Fontanals has designed a new collection of garden sculptures, exclusive to BDG. It is a series of unique and large pieces made with weathered iron.

Like the rest of Joan Fontanals work, abstraction, minimalism and uniqueness converge to harmonize this series of garden sculptures.

The bluntness and soundness of the forms, coinciding with their large dimensions, are ideal for open space locations. These impressive pieces evoke the image of two beings communicating, and are reminiscent of the "Chess Horse" piece donated by Joan Fontanals in March 2009 for the Jordi Pujol study centre.

Time is art: BDG´s new collection of clock sculptures by Jose Maria Reina

It is often said that time is gold, but in this case, the time is art. BDG has the pleasure to present the new collection of clock sculptures by Jose Maria Reina. Customized, exclusive and accurate, this collection of works provides a more beautiful way to witness the passage of time.

The successful career of Jose Maria Reina in jewelry design has enriched an item as elusive as that of time. Bearing color, texture and bold materials give the sculptures greater precision, grandeur and gives each a life of its own.

Each piece in this collection is unique and signed and numbered.

GDB provides great gifts for Christmas: Otokos

 "Big, Ugly Bird"

Otoko is the name that the creator has given this unique collection of characters. Simple forms, made with simple materials, represent the people and events which the artist observes around him.

The otokos can adopt any position, fit in any scenario, be in any situation and can take part n any activity. In short, they act like us, before us.

Each figure is distinct, despite their overall similarity in shape and composition. And only in seeing them act is it possible to see the similarities between the otokos and humans.

"Competitiveness"

The creator of otokos shares, "I like to create objects as attractive distractions with which the spectators can participate with, manipulating its shape or creating movement. I like sharing my work with spectators as though they are accomplices."