Mineheart In Milan! Designers Block 2014

From the 8th-13th April we were lucky enough to exhibit at one of the biggest events in the design industry, Milan Design Week. The exhibition 'Designersblock' was located in the centre of Milan in a brand new location 'San Gregorio'. We couldn't have asked for better company and got the chance to meet some talented and creative individuals, as well as sharing some of our new products and designs! Here are some pictures we took from the stand! Click on the pictures to get more information about the products!

Our casablanca tables being looked over by the 'Animal Ancestors'

Air Canvas with guarded by our canine friend!

Our new Gold King Edison Chandelier!

This was very comfy during the event!

We also loved foldability's Origami Lights and Solidwool who have created a new material by mixing  sheep's wool and bio resins! 

Our next exhibition will take place next month at ICFF 'New York', Check out all the details here http://www.icff.com  , Our stand number is 2529 , We look forward to seeing you!

Head to www.mineheart.com to see all of our products!

Animal Art

If there is one thing we love just as much as design, it’s animals! By mixing both together we can create a loveable masterpiece. We have collaborated with one of the most talented animal artists, Angela Rossi, who shares our love of animals!

Cousin Parker 

Angela Rossi was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She is a self-taught; outsider artist that works with recycled, abused, broken and forgotten items creating altered antique plates, raw assemblage sculptures and mixed media portraits. 

George Aries Rug

We asked her a few questions…

What inspires you?

I tend to view people as animals and can usually remember a person by the animal that they remind me of rather than their name or other quality.  It came naturally for me to want to create anthropomorphic portraits.  I love the contrast they bring to the classical portrait.  I think it adds a bit of humor and casual appeal to a formal and longstanding tradition. 

What is your favorite animal?

When I was 7 years old I developed a theory that there were two kinds of people in this world:  people that loved horses and people that loved monkeys.  I am a monkey lover.

Make that three kinds, I’m a penguin lover!

What influences you?

The juxtaposition of highbrow classicism with a sense of humour is the greatest influence in my work. One of my favourite things about working with animals is that they naturally don’t smile which leaves their vast expressions open to a variety of interpretations. 

Hope you liked today's blog, what's your favourite animal art?

Take a look at our collaborations at www.mineheart.com

See Angela Rossi’s wonderful designs at www.beatupcreations.com