by Flavia Brilli
Copyright © Flavia Brilli 2018. All rights reserved.
A Very Special Flying Machine
Since the beginning of time, man dreamed of flying. And, thanks to Da Vinci, The Wright Brothers, and Sir George Cayley that dream is now a reality for many of us. I have flown to many places by plane; I have also flown from London to Brighton by helicopter; I have even flown by parachute over the Kent countryside. But, the most eccentric and wonderful machine made by man for flight must be the Zeppelin. Oh, what a magnificent flying machine that was! And, not resembling in any way the modes of flight we use today. A magnificent airship resplendent with a glamorous interior. Take to the air with a cocktail in hand and enjoy the views!
And, that is exactly what they did.
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| One of the earliest Zeppelin airships, and named after the German pioneer of airships, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. |
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| Dining Room Interior of the Zeppelin. |
SAVAGELY KITCH and SEXY
The Neoprene Fetishist
Zeppelin was the first of my neoprene experiments during a period when I was making very large mirrors, between 7 to 8ft in length. My aim was to make a mirror that was tactile like upholstered furniture: something you could touch and squeeze, as well as, look into. So, I combined my mirror-making skills with my upholstery knowledge and designed a mirror that embraced both these disciplines.
My Homage to the Zeppelin, 8ft x 4ft, padded with upholstery foam and covered in super sexy silver neoprene.
The Neoprene Fetishist
Neoprene was originally used for scuba wetsuits but now appears in an array of products: from Halloween masks to Balenciaga dresses.
Balenciaga dress, 2, 730 Euros.
Neoprene items: Wetsuit and washing up gloves
ZEPPELIN goes to MINISTRY OF SOUND
When you are in the habit of making large mirrors, you inevitably invite interest from people with big spaces to fill. The Ministry of Sound Nightclub is one of England and Europe's biggest Superclubs, and it was a great pleasure to be asked to showcase my mega creations in their superb club.
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| 'Silver Zeppelin' and 'Harp' Mirror, Ministry of Sound Nightclub, London. |
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300,000 clubbers pass through the doors of 'The Ministry of Sound' each year making it
one of the most successful SuperClubs in England and Europe. |
Mirror designs by Flavia Brilli
Copyright © 2018 Flavia Brilli All rights Reserved.
Fabulous! Love the designs and the story telling!
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