Swarovski Crystal Palace "Osmosis" Sculpture
Swarovski Diamond Skeleton by Arik Levy
Acclaimed designer, Arik Levy, was commissioned by Swarovski to create an installation at the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile, Milan, in April.
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Titled 'Osmosis', the exhibition is inspired by - and constructed with - the concept of crystal. 'Osmosis' - ultimate equalisation between and area of high concentration an one of low concentration - is also the theme of the creations, exploring the nature of [the] osmosis from the urban landscape into the environment of the installation [opening] up a journey into the micro versus macro expression of architecture.
![Osmosis Sculpture by Arik Levy Osmosis Sculpture by Arik Levy](image/s3i/osmosis-diamond-1.jpg)
The Swarovski Crystal Palace aims to highlight the uses and versatility of the Swarovski product, and has previously collaborated with notable architects and designers such as the proflic Zaha Hadid, Studio Job, Tom Dixon and Fernando and Humberto Campana.
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S3i - Stainless Steel Solutions - were commissioned by Swarovski to engineer and build these pieces.
![Installing the Osmosis sculpture by Arik Levy Installing the Osmosis sculpture](image/s3i/osmosis-diamond-5.jpg)
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![Casting the Osmosis sculpture by Arik Levy Casting the Osmosis sculpture](image/s3i/osmosis-diamond-7.jpg)
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![Casting Components for the Osmosis sculpture by Arik Levy Casting Components for the Osmosis sculpture](image/s3i/osmosis-diamond-9.jpg)
![Design Drawings for the Osmosis sculpture by Arik Levy Design Drawings for the Osmosis sculpture](image/s3i/osmosis-diamond-10.jpg)