Maison et Objet, Paris 2015
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BOMMA introduces a limited collection of vases and bowls by František Vízner in Paris Press release dated 17. 8. 2015 The legend of Czech crystal manufacturing, the author of masterpieces, the inspiration for art and industry. It would be hard to define Frantisek Vízner differently. His work is represented in prestigious collections worldwide and the brand BOMMA decided to introduce a new collection of vases and bowls, created according to the designs elaborated in the last year of author‘s life. The limited edition will be introduced for the first time to the public at a major Paris fair Maison et Objet 4 – 8 September 2015 in BOMMA´s stand in Hall 7 no. I-87. During the last year of his life, Frantisek Vízner was no more dedicated to polished studio creation, he painted instead. That is how a unique collecttion of dozen designs of drinking and decorative glass for the newly emerging glass factory Bohemia Machine was born. In 2010, the newly established crystal manufacturer and designer BOMMA introduced these designs as the author's first and up to this day very successful collection of drinking glass. Frantisek Vízner‘s daughter, Ida Víznerová, is artistically supervising the upcoming new limited collection of horizontal and vertical crystal vases and bowls according to author’s original designs, who would have turned 80 this year. The limited collection is worked in two materials - glass and golden-brown amber to be decorated with a fine diamond cut finish, typical for the author. Given the significance of extant designs and BOMMA´s manual processing of products, the pieces will be for sale only in dozens of pieces. Each product will be numbered and accompanied by a certificate of originality. The crucial impact on Frantisek Vízner‘s production was foremost Vízner´s family and the nature. "Life in the natural environment, humbleness before natural givens, dependence on animal communities. These were all deep, serious influences - devoid of decorative fashion. This is how my minimalist view of existence and work was born", František Vízner describes his work in in the preserved notes recorded during the author's lifetime. "Excellence means understanding and acceptance of personal limitations to me. I want to be limited by materials, tools, their own hands. Solitude and concentration leads me on the path to perfection." NEW COLLECTION 2015 BOMMA introduces a new collection of illuminated objects TIM in Paris, created by designer duo Olgoj Chorchoj. Michal Fronek and Jan Nemecek designed a series of large flame cut globes. The collection was named TIM after a successful exhibition Tim Burton and His World for which the Studio Olgoj Chorchoj designed crystal cupolas the characters of Burton´s movies dwelt in. In the collection TIM, glassmakers’ skills and strength combine with purity and clarity of crystal. The authors enriched the collection by a series of so-called. šturc, glass covers with a bowl made of stained oak wood in three different sizes. This glass piece was used in the past to store memorable objects such as the first baby shoes, rare clocks, sculptures, statues of saints or the bridal bouquet. The main function of šturc was practical, to preserve objects dustless. Nowadays, the shape

and its original function was replaced to decorate various meals. The authors wish to resuscitate this object and recuperate its primary function. Blanc collection by Monica Kořínková, a talented student of the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, is enjoying a great success. The author innovatively combines grinded porcelain with crystal and thus creates a perfect collection suitable for luxurious confectioneries. originally conceived collection makes use of the current design syntax and the variety of decorations in perfect robotic cuts, applied to high quality crystal...

František Vízner Limited Edition 2015. © Kristina Hrabětová Lamps and glass covers TIM, studio Olgoj Chorchoj © Martin C