I recently attended the all new Arts in Metal show in the beautiuful lakeside town of Stresa, Italy.
It was a great event attended by some of the best knifemakers and most trend setting collectors in the world.
S R Johnson was an invited maker, and he asked me to collaborate on this piece with him:
"La Divina Proporzione"
Here is a link to the rest of the knives and makers:
http://artsinmetal.com/?p=23
The location, the Regina Palace Hotel , on the shores of Lake Maggiore,is in the centre of Stresa and faces the Borromean Islands. This hotel represents a fine example of prestige both in the hotel world and historically speaking. The four-star Regina Palace hotel opened in 1908, and still preserves its Art Nouveau period decoration.The unique combination of charm and modernity will render a stay in one of the 214 rooms or suites ? all furnished with period pieces and equipped with every facility ? totally unforgettable.
It had an AWESOME pool area.
A view from the rooms:
One of the major attractions of the Lake Maggiore/ Stresa area is the Isola Bella, an Island with a palace, a group of the collectors and exhibitors went together on a day tour, to see the sights of the island.
The boatride from the Hotel to Isola Bella,
The entrance hall (mudroom) of the Borromeo palace on the island:
The Fracassi family enjoying the tapestry hall:
Saddle silver Italian style:
A very ornate table:
Looks like a great spot to wet a line:
