As an example, its collaboration with the American artist NALL :
L’OPIO, ART MATERIAL
TRANSMITTING AN AESTHETIC MESSAGE, IN RESPECT OF CULTURAL DIVERSITIES
From Carthage to Byzantium, from ancient Greece to Rome, mosaic was used in countless decorative works, andwas gradually raised to the level of an Art form.
OPIOCOLOR has developed an artistic and cultural approach together with a strong Mediterranean identity : the idea
of mosaics, which is several thousand years old, and has inspired many famous 20th century artists like Picasso,
Matisse, Chagall, Léger, Gaudi…, Today also contemporary artists, have chosen mosaic as a way of expressing their emotions, thereby creating the era
of modern mosaic.
The aim of the company is to create added value, to give mosaics its true artistic content. A great number of presti-
gious decors have been developed, throughout the world, proving the important role of mosaics in enhancing the
urban environment.For many years, OPIOCOLOR has approached contemporary artists, to collaborate in their works in mosaics.
NALL AND L’OPIO
NALL’s meeting with OPIOCOLOR’s mosaics about 10 years ago, “was like love at first sight” said NALL, “like mostof the painters, my obsession is to catch the light… L’OPIO
Modern mosaic tiles, created by OPIOCOLOR are absolutely
unique, I found exactly the material I was dreaming for…”This was the beginning of a long relationship between this artist and the company.After the Dior Addict exhibition, on December 2001, Nall decided to create two monumental pansies for the Grimaldi
Forum in Monaco.Permanent installation at Grimaldi Forum in Monaco of two Mosaic pansies in L’Opio.September 2003 :Nall has always cared and loved this humble flower, symbol of Alabama, which is his chosen flower model. The pansyis also considered as the symbol of freedom and wisdom, like the French word “la pensée” with its double meaning. Thus, since October 2003, two monumental Pansy mosaics in L’Opio (5mx5m) are installed at the Grimaldi Forum
in Monaco. Composed of more than 100 000 hand-cut
tiles manufacturers; with one third of fine gold tiles (24 carat), they reques-
ted all the talent of NALL and Opiocolor’s mosaic artists.Two masterpieces of passion and determination.
“SUNSET pensée”, 5 x 5 m, blue and whitegold, symbol of dusk and energy“SUNRISE pensée”, 5 x 5 m, red and Gold,symbol of dawn and heart L’Opio OPIOCOLOR Press Kit - Press Contact Tèl : 33 (0)4 92 60 32 22 - Fax : 33 (0)4 92 60 32 20 - admin@opiocolor.com 8
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