Another Self by Studiopepe for Secondome Edizioni

About This Piece

Contemporary Design

The Latin phrase alter ego indicates ‘another self,’ a second personality within the same person, with characteristics distinctly different from the first. "We are interested in the theme of identity, which here we wanted to suggest as a search for inner identity, the Self." The Ego manages environmental stimuli and studies consequential responses. It gives us a structure, but at the same time it cages us, it gives us a view of reality mediated by the filters through which we see the world.
The Other Ego, on the other hand, is the Self. The Self, from an introspective point of view, is considered the core of the person, which must be distinguished from the ego, that is its reflected image in which consciousness normally identifies itself. It generally represents the superior principle of the individual, which according to an esoteric interpretation would bear inscribed the destiny and guidelines of its conduct. While the Self delineates the person in its entirety with respect to the environment, the ego, inscribed in the Self, is the structure that perceives itself and enters into relation with other people. The cage/structure is the Ego. The light is that of consciousness that helps us see our essence, the Self, represented by the mirrored lacquered circle. The wood finishes are those often found inside Buddhist monasteries, cedar wood symbolizing longevity and strength and resistance and has been used for ceremonial purposes since antiquity. It is mirettato, according to the Japanese technique Naguri, while the tray is made of polished mirror copper.

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Creator	Studiopepe
Manufacturer	Secondome Edizioni
Design Period	From 2000
Production Period	2010 to Present
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Style	Italian
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Product Code	LED-1902668
Additional Information	Made to Order Made by Hand Open Edition
Materials	Cedar, Copper, Hand-Blown Glass
Color	Beige
Height	170 cm 170 cm
Diameter	60 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Manufacturing Time	6-8 weeks
Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Studiopepe

Founded by Arianna Lelli Mami (Desio, 1975) and Chiara Di Pinto (Milan, 1976) in Milan in 2006, Studiopepe is a multitasking design studio that takes on a wide range of projects, including interior design, styling, set design, consultancy, trend forecasting, and exhibition and catalog design, as well as object and product design.

The founders both graduated from the Politecnico di Milano in 2001; Lelli Mami studied interior design, and Di Pinto studied industrial design. Since joining forcing, the duo has earned an international reputation for their unique color palettes and highly composed presentations.

Studiopepe boasts a full resume of successful projects and collaborations. The following includes a selected list to date: In 2009, Studiopepe began an ongoing relationship with high-end, Milanese design showroom Spotti, which led to the production of a number of exclusive designs for the brand, including the Kora Vase (2013). In 2012, the studio was commissioned by Republic of Fritz Hansen to design the Danish brand’s Milan flagship store, including ongoing seasonal window displays and events. Also in 2012, MaxMara Group hired Studiopepe to consult on materials and colors for the Max&Co. flagship in Milan, which also led to ongoing seasonal window displays and events, as well as Studiopepe’s work on the new MaxMara building in Tokyo in 2013. In 2014, Kvadrat chose Studiopepe to design the multi-room installation for the launch of its new collection of Raf Simons textiles. Studiopepe has also done work for Agape, &Tradition, Elle Décor, and Fendi, among many more.

In 2015, Lelli Mami and Di Pinto launched Studiopepe Design—the arm of their business that’s dedicated to retail and private interiors as well as product design—to create a clear distinction between their styling and consulting projects and their design and production work. Studiopepe Design’s first official creation was Ossimori, a collection of one-of-a-kind sculptural objects that debuted at Fragile Milano during Salone 2015. Studiopepe Design has since followed up with another research-driven project, Out of the Blue, produced for the Ladies & Gentlemen exhibition during Salone in 2016.

When asked to describe their design approach, Lelli Mami commented: “We spend a lot of time experimenting with new combinations of colors, shapes, and materials in order to find a new aesthetic. We also let ourselves be inspired by very disparate subjects. For example, for Out of the Blue, we were thinking a lot about astronomy and how we could deepen the cyanotype process.” Di Pinto added, “Beauty is something that is not only related to shapes. It’s a moral attitude. As Dostoevskij said, ‘Beauty will save the world.’ Or as Wilde pointed out, ‘Beauty is a form of genius—is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation.’”

Kora Vase and Ossimori V were exhibited in the W. Women in Italian Design exhibition at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan in 2016. Ossimori I, Ossimori IV, and Ossimori VII were selected for the exhibition Collection #2—Human|Nature, curated by Andrew Zuckerman at New York’s Chamber Gallery also in 2016.