Andrea Anastasio's Site-Specific Installation 'Risvolto' at Cantiere Galli in Rome

Andrea Anastasio (Rome, 1961) presents 'Risvolto,' a site-specific installation at Cantiere Galli in Rome, part of the series 'Una stanza tutta per sé' curated by Domitilla Dardi. The project repurposes the back of tiles—normally hidden—as an aesthetic and functional surface, highlighting material integrity and production processes. Anastasio, a designer with a background in philosophy and art history, cites Ettore Sottsass and Bruno Munari as key influences. His work blurs boundaries between conceptual art and industrial design, often incorporating motifs from Eastern cultures, where he lived for extended periods. 'Risvolto' emerged from exploring Cantiere Galli's warehouse, aiming to reintroduce end-of-life materials into the production cycle. The installation creates an emotional space where function and ornament coincide. Anastasio and Cantiere Galli plan to refine glazing techniques and produce a series of tiles. The interview also touches on his conflicted relationship with design success, leading to a formative journey in India, and his preference for the term 'author' over designer. His recurring use of vases as a motif reflects ongoing reflections on domestic culture and the meaning of objects.