Marine Gastropods Mphete by Tiziano Andorno is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zodzikongoletsa Competition Category.
SilivaZodzikongoletsa· 2025
Marine Gastropods Mphete
Client: Mieke Govaerts
Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Zodzikongoletsa Category
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The Design
About Marine Gastropods Mphete
Marine Gastropods ndi mphete yolimbikitsidwa ndi maonekedwe ozungulira a nkhono za m'nyanja. Maonekedwewa anaphunziridwa kuchokera ku chipolopolo chogawidwa, chomwe chinajambulidwa ndi makina ojambula a mbali zitatu (three-dimensional scanner). Mpheteyi yapangidwa ndi zigawo zisanu ndi chimodzi zoyengedwa mu golide wa 18k pogwiritsa ntchito njira ya lost-wax. Mwala wa tourmaline wapakati wadulidwa kuti uwonjezere kuwala, potsatira kafukufuku wa kapendedwe ka kuwala ndi makhalidwe a maso. Ma diamondi aikidwa pamwamba pake, ndipo chidutswa chophatikizidwacho chakutidwa ndi rhodium. Kapangidwe kameneka kagwirizanitsa maonekedwe achilengedwe ndi luso lopanga zodzikongoletsera ndipo kamaona zigawozo ngati chinthu chimodzi chathunthu.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award
Marine Gastropods Mphete ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Marine Gastropods Mphete akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Marine Gastropods Mphete ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- When speaking of nature as a primary source of creative inspiration, it is through understanding nature itself that we discover the technical solutions for transforming natural elements into industrial functions, all while respecting the essence of nature and making it accessible to all.
The use of diverse, yet carefully selected, natural materials creates the concept of a 'circular' piece of jewelry, where no single part can exist independently from the others. - Dimensions & Packaging
- The dimensions are: the height is mm 34,40 to mm 26,30. The top part diameter is mm 34,20 to mm 27,60 and the bottom part diameter is mm 19,20 to mm 17,80.
- Tags
- Ring Gold Seashell Tourmaline Marine Gastropods Art Design Unique Piece
- Production Technology
- | dissected a marine gastropod to create a sculpture.
After observing and scanning the unused part with a 3D scanner, I began designing the object, which is made up of six parts cast in 18k gold using the lost-wax technique. The central stone is a tourmaline, precisely cut to maximize its reflection, following a study on refraction and optical properties. After the first cleaning, the piece was assembled, set with diamonds, cleaned again, and finally rhodium-plated. - Design Challenge
- Creative and naturalistic research on shells collected from the seabed and coral reefs. An analysis of the variety of shapes and colors and their transformation over time. Once, in some cultures, shells were used as currency, a practice now almost disappeared, relegated to decorative details on common objects. This work serves as a reminder of climate change, which alters colors and whitens corals and shells, erasing a part of island culture.
- Research
- Inspired by the intricate beauty of marine gastropods, I explored their spiral forms to create a unique piece. Using 3D scanning and the lost-wax technique, I crafted this object in 18k gold, set with diamonds and a central tourmaline, and finished with rhodium plating. It began as a concept, an emotion-driven idea that evolved through intense personal study and creative realization.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the beauty and form of marine gastropods, I undertook a deep study to analyze their spiral structure. The architectural perfection I discovered was astonishing. The grace of these creatures guided my creativity, allowing me to translate their natural perfection into a unique design. This ring represents a fusion of nature and art, a tribute to the wonder of the marine world.
- Project Duration
- February 2023 - April 2023 in Milano
- Operation Flow
- This distinctive piece is noteworthy for its significant design. The ring draws inspiration from the geometry and forms found in marine nature, with a particular focus on Marine Gastropods. This creation not only possesses a profound meaning but also exhibits an extraordinary and intricate design that underscores its artistic complexity.
- Team Members
- Tiziano Andorno
- Image Credits
- Domenico Festa
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