CELO1
CELO1 is a multifaceted studio, active both in Italy and in England. Founded in London in 2021 by two designer friends, Costantino Gucci and Edward Raneri, the studio focuses on creating objects and installations that interact with the viewer and the surrounding spaces. To achieve the desired effect, the duo works with reflective materials such as glass and mirrors, which allow the observer to alter their own reflected image in new and unexpected ways. “Mirrors and reflective materials have always been at the center of our attention because we are fascinated by reflection, and because we think of it not only as a simple external image, but also as a revealer of our thoughts and inner reflection, nullifying the distance between perception and reality. To fully understand how this happens, we have employed a methodology where the chosen pigments change in tone and shape depending on the incidence of light to which the mirror is exposed (whether natural or artificial) and the angle at which the observer finds themselves. In this way, the object constantly evolves, developing a dynamic dialogue with the observer.”