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PRESS RELEASE MANTILLE vase KPM Berlin re
PRESS RELE ASE MANTILLE vase KPM Berlin re-launches Trude Petri’s Petri modern classic Berlin, 11 February 2015 With the re-edition of the organically shaped MANTILLE vase, vase KPM Berlin revives one of the most beautiful works of the manufactory’s famous designer Trude Petri. Petri Trude Petri’s vase MANTILLE, MANTILLE first launched in 1957, resembles an elegant sculpture. The sweeping lines refer to the experimental designs design of the 1950s. The waist--like shape conveys the impression of movement and seems to emulate the ideal of femininity in the 1950s. The hourglass silhouette of Christian Dior’s Dior New Look and Cristóbal bal Balenciaga’s Balenciaga evening wear, which was influenced by a contemporary flamenco style, may have influenced the design. Even the name MANTILLE may allude to this source of inspiration.. In Spain, the “Mantilla” is a veil or scarf, which covers head and shoulders The relief of the vase, made out of velvety bisque porcelain, delights with its intricate design in contrast to the glazed surface of the vase’s body. The balanced proportions construct a coherent and overall harmonious image blurring the boundaries between sculpture and vase. Throughout its entire history, KPM Berlin has collaborated with with major artists and designers. designers th In the first half of the 20 century, the manufacture was one of the pioneers of a new design language. The avant-garde garde program of KPM Berlin is ultimately represented by one name: Trude Petri (1906-1996). Her dinner service URBINO, created in 1931, has become an icon of Modernism. The clear lines were inspired by the designs of Bauhaus and East Asian porpo celain. Due to its perfect symbiosis between form and function, function the service received the Grand Prix at the Paris World Exhibition in 1937 and became part of the permanent colleccolle tion of the New York Museum of Modern Art. After moving to the United States in 1949, the successful designer continued d to create new shapes for the manufacture acture. In her late work, she incorporated, in a playful way, way sculptural elements into her designs,, without neglecting the function. The he artistic and aesthetic quality of her timeless work still fascinates people tot day. KPM KÖNIGLICHE NIGLICHE PORZELLAN-MANUFAKTUR PORZELLAN BERLIN GMBH WEGELYSTRASSE 1 ·D-10623 10623 BERLIN ·DEUTSCHLAND ·TELEFON: +49 (30) 39009-0 ·TELEFAX: TELEFAX: +49 (30) 39009-111 39 GESCHÄFTSFÜHRUNG: MAJA TIMM ·AMTSGERICHT AMTSGERICHT BERLIN CHARLOTTENBURG C HRB 74153 ·UST.-IDNR. GEM. § 27A USTG: DE 210425733 2104257 KONTEN: BERLINER SPARKASSE SPA ·IBAN DE91 1005 0000 6610 0122 00 ·BIC (SWIFT) BELADEBEXXX XXX DEUTSCHE POSTBANK ·IBAN DE66 1001 0010 0695 9051 06 ·BIC (SWIFT) PBNKDEFF E-MAIL: MAIL: [email protected] INFO@KPM ·ONLINESHOP: WWW.KPM-BERLIN.COM Die KPM Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Manufaktur Berlin GmbH, kurz KPM, gehört geh heute zu den ältesten ltesten Manufakturen Europas. Mit Gründung ndung der Manufaktur 1763 durch den Preußenkönig Preu Friedrich II. I. wurde das kobaltblaue ZepZe terMarkenzeichen fürr handgefertigten Luxus, stilbildendes Design und u beständige ndige Werte. Seit 2006 ist der BanBa kier Jörg rg Woltmann Alleingesellschafter der KPM Berlin. Das traditionsreiche Unternehmen beschäftigt besch rund 150 Mitarbeiter. Deutschlandweit betreibt die Manufaktur neben dem Flagshipstore und Outlet sechs eigene VerVe kaufsgalerien und arbeitet auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene mit ausgewählten ausgew hlten Handelspartnern zusamzusa men. Die Erlebnisausstellung auf dem Manufakturgelände Manufakturgel nde in Berlin Mitte vermittelt exklusive Einblicke in das künstlerische und handwerkliche Schaffen der über ber 250 Jahre alten Luxusmanufaktur. Die Service KURLAND, dessen klassizistische Form 1790 entwickelt wurde, und URBINO aus der Epoche der Neuen Sachlichkeit zählen z zu den Bestsellern der KPM Berlin. KPM Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Manufaktur Berlin GmbH Wegelystraße e 1, 10623 Berlin [email protected] www.kpm-berlin.com 2