Smelly Fant
The elephantoid light.
Literally speaking, this elephant in the room is one that cannot be ignored. Standing 163 centimetres tall (that’s over 1 1/2 metres), Elephant is the life-size creation of Isidro Ferrer’s kindred Funny Farm character—Smelly Fant. An inspired light sculpture, Elephant is certain to bring a smile to every face and arouse a feeling of wonderment.
To produce the Elephant light, craftsman Manolo Martin employed the ‘vareta’ technique (used in creating the life-size Fish). The result is a handsome handmade wooden structure: an elephantoid lamp with big ears, a trunk, legs and body. A soft and cheerful light is diffused through Elephant’s natural wood veneer inner lining.
Perfect for a myriad of public and private settings, Elephant is happiest when surrounded by loving and curious individuals.
Each Life Size piece is unique, as evidenced by the artisan’s handcraftsmanship in each one of them, the finish of each one is different and the raw materials used, without hiding their original nature, highlight their uniqueness, providing a coherent discourse with the artist’s intention.
Product Details
Suspension, Indoor
Content
Various Finishes
152W x 51H x 50L cm
Suspension, Indoor, Wood, Metal
Bodo Sperlein
Bodo Sperlein is the proprietor of the eponymous Bodo Sperlein Ltd, an award-winning London-based strategic creative consultancy. Taking a pragmatic and tailored approach to product design, art, and brand direction, the studio showcases an appreciation of craft combined with the use of high-quality materials. Sperlein’s designs are internationally renowned. He has worked with various global luxury brands, including Dior, Swarovski, Mulberry, and the LVMH group, as well as on his own product lines. Sperlein has won several esteemed design awards, and his works of art and design are represented in distinguished international galleries and museums.