Gift Sets illy Art Collection: Michael Beutler Origami 2007An explosion of color decorates this illy art collection of six espresso cups and saucers by artist Michael Beutler, winner of the 2005 Artissima illy Present Future award. Beutler's design for illy was inspired by the ancient Japanese art of Origami—paper folding—and reflects the recurring theme of warping and folding found in his elaborate and expansive sculptural installations. Beautifully gift-boxed with a Beutler collection brochure
Winner of the 2005 Artissima illy Present Future Award, Michael Beutler is known for art concepts that explore the elasticity of spatial boundaries. His works include expansive and elaborate sculptures built on-site from simple materials such as paper, cloth, wood and wire where warping and folding are recurring themes. Born in 1976 in Oldenburg, Germany, Beutler currently lives and works in Berlin.
Coffee Shop Espresso International: Item-No. 5048
