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Kokeshi Exhibition — 284 Fifth Ave, New York

Vein & Light Residence started with a simple brief: use marble as structure, not ornament. In Milan, Kleos collaborated with Studio Arco to create a series of bespoke elements—an honed Calacatta Oro kitchen island, a seamless fireplace surround, an entry console, and minimal bathroom vanities—refined through hidden fixings, near-invisible joints, and precise proportions.

Exhibition

Studio Arco

Location

Milan, Italy

Scope

Custom kitchen island + fireplace surround + entry console + bathroom vanity set

Material

Calacatta Oro (honed)  Nero Marquina (polished accents)

Kokeshi is conceived and realized under the creative direction of Elisabetta Di Maddalena, an Italian creative director and designer known for transforming Roman travertine into functional objects with a strong artistic dimension. In her work, stone is treated not only as a material, but as a cultural language—capable of connecting traditions and offering a contemporary perspective on form, permanence, and meaning.

Presented in New York, Kokeshi showcases a series of sculptural figures carved in Roman travertine. Each piece is defined by soft geometry, subtle variation, and a calm presence—bridging contemporary design language with a material rooted in architectural history. The opening takes place on May 8 as a public event, welcoming visitors to encounter the collection in person.

Materiali

Kokeshi is carved from Roman travertine, selected for its warmth, porosity, and quiet depth. Each figure is shaped to preserve the stone’s natural texture and tonal variations—so no two pieces are ever identical.