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about
Tata Vladii is a contemporary artist based in Barcelona, Spain.
Her practice explores the transformation of energy and meaning through industrial objects, focusing on the shift from rigid, utilitarian forms to soft, tactile, and interior-oriented sculptural pieces. Working with decommissioned fire extinguishers — objects originally designed for pressure, control, and emergency — she extends their life by transforming them into art objects that complement and soften interior spaces.
By combining durable metal with the fragility of plaster relief, her work creates a dialogue between strength and vulnerability, structure and fluidity, the industrial and the organic. Hard, static lines are gradually transformed into flowing, natural surfaces, reflecting an energetic transition from tension to calm.
Each object embodies the idea of life continuation: materials destined for disposal and metal recycling are reimagined as unique sculptural forms. Through this process, Tata Vladi offers a new narrative — one in which function gives way to form, and energy is preserved, softened, and reborn.
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T E X T U R E / V O L U M E /
L I G H T / S H A D O W
Relief acts as a surface memory. Every mark is the trace of hand and material movement.
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S E R I E S O V E R V I E W
The series explores
transformation of energy,
pressure, and latent force
inherent in industrial objects.
transformation of energy,
pressure, and latent force
inherent in industrial objects.
Fire Extinguisher Art is a series of
sculptural objects created from
functional fire extinguishers.
The utilitarian object loses its
original function and gains a
new artistic form.
sculptural objects created from
functional fire extinguishers.
The utilitarian object loses its
original function and gains a
new artistic form.
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Concept
A fire extinguisher is a tool of protection, tension, and
contained energy.
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concept
In this series, it stops being utilitarian and becomes a vessel of form, relief, and silence.
Relief Edition captures the transition:
from function → to contemplation
from action → to form
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T E C H N I Q U E
— working with industrial form
— applied relief sculpture
— tactile surface texture
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Each surface is unique and unrepeatable
Each object is handcrafted. The relief is built directly onto the metal surface of the extinguisher.
Portfolio
He series is numbered sequentially: 001 / 002 / 003 ...
Each series is a separate artwork, a distinct artistic statement
All pieces are one-of-a-kind
Each series is a separate artwork, a distinct artistic statement
All pieces are one-of-a-kind
Object 001
This work transforms a decommissioned fire extinguisher — a rigid, utilitarian object — into a sculptural art piece exploring the transformation of energy and the continuation of life beyond its original function. The contrast between industrial metal and fragile plaster relief brings together strength and vulnerability, structure and organic form, inviting viewers to reconsider familiar objects and discover beauty in unexpected places.
Sealed remnants of the extinguishing material remain inside the base of the object. Invisible yet present, they add weight and stability, forming a physical and symbolic link between the fire extinguisher’s past purpose and its current artistic embodiment. This hidden memory anchors the new form in balance and continuity.
The combination of relief sculpture, metal, and sculptural compound creates a dialogue between material and concept, while the abstract and contemporary style emphasizes both visual clarity and philosophical depth.
Materials: metal, relief coating
Technique: hand-applied relief, tactile surface
Format: unique piece, 1/1
Size: 20 W x 55 H x 20 D cm
Year: 2025
Sealed remnants of the extinguishing material remain inside the base of the object. Invisible yet present, they add weight and stability, forming a physical and symbolic link between the fire extinguisher’s past purpose and its current artistic embodiment. This hidden memory anchors the new form in balance and continuity.
The combination of relief sculpture, metal, and sculptural compound creates a dialogue between material and concept, while the abstract and contemporary style emphasizes both visual clarity and philosophical depth.
Materials: metal, relief coating
Technique: hand-applied relief, tactile surface
Format: unique piece, 1/1
Size: 20 W x 55 H x 20 D cm
Year: 2025
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Object 002
This work transforms a decommissioned fire extinguisher — a rigid, utilitarian object — into a sculptural art piece exploring the transformation of energy and the continuation of life beyond its original function. The contrast between industrial metal and fragile plaster relief brings together strength and vulnerability, structure and organic form, inviting viewers to reconsider familiar objects and discover beauty in unexpected places.
Sealed remnants of the extinguishing material remain inside the base of the object. Invisible yet present, they add weight and stability, forming a physical and symbolic link between the fire extinguisher’s past purpose and its current artistic embodiment. This hidden memory anchors the new form in balance and continuity.
The combination of relief sculpture, metal, and sculptural compound creates a dialogue between material and concept, while the abstract and contemporary style emphasizes both visual clarity and philosophical depth.
Materials: metal, relief coating
Technique: hand-applied relief, tactile surface
Format: unique piece, 1/1
Size: 20 W x 55 H x 20 D cm
Year: 2026
Sealed remnants of the extinguishing material remain inside the base of the object. Invisible yet present, they add weight and stability, forming a physical and symbolic link between the fire extinguisher’s past purpose and its current artistic embodiment. This hidden memory anchors the new form in balance and continuity.
The combination of relief sculpture, metal, and sculptural compound creates a dialogue between material and concept, while the abstract and contemporary style emphasizes both visual clarity and philosophical depth.
Materials: metal, relief coating
Technique: hand-applied relief, tactile surface
Format: unique piece, 1/1
Size: 20 W x 55 H x 20 D cm
Year: 2026
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Object 003
This work transforms a decommissioned fire extinguisher — a rigid, utilitarian object — into a sculptural art piece exploring the transformation of energy and the continuation of life beyond its original function. The contrast between industrial metal and fragile plaster relief brings together strength and vulnerability, structure and organic form, inviting viewers to reconsider familiar objects and discover beauty in unexpected places.
Sealed remnants of the extinguishing material remain inside the base of the object. Invisible yet present, they add weight and stability, forming a physical and symbolic link between the fire extinguisher’s past purpose and its current artistic embodiment. This hidden memory anchors the new form in balance and continuity.
The combination of relief sculpture, metal, and sculptural compound creates a dialogue between material and concept, while the abstract and contemporary style emphasizes both visual clarity and philosophical depth.
Materials: metal, relief coating
Technique: hand-applied relief, tactile surface
Format: unique piece, 1/1
Size: 20 W x 55 H x 20 D cm
Year: 2026
Sealed remnants of the extinguishing material remain inside the base of the object. Invisible yet present, they add weight and stability, forming a physical and symbolic link between the fire extinguisher’s past purpose and its current artistic embodiment. This hidden memory anchors the new form in balance and continuity.
The combination of relief sculpture, metal, and sculptural compound creates a dialogue between material and concept, while the abstract and contemporary style emphasizes both visual clarity and philosophical depth.
Materials: metal, relief coating
Technique: hand-applied relief, tactile surface
Format: unique piece, 1/1
Size: 20 W x 55 H x 20 D cm
Year: 2026
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Gino Balerdi
"I spend my days in the metaverses, but I value the tactility of the real world. Aether is my assembly point. Their precise shape and barely noticeable weight on the bridge of my nose bring me back to the ‘here and now.’ It’s my digital detox—the most elegant one possible. They remind me that any code or pixel is secondary to a perfect physical form."
Meli Zilla
"I often tell my clients about the importance of healthy boundaries. My Aether glasses are my visual boundaries—transparent, yet completely tangible. They help me maintain focus and professional clarity, while giving clients a sense of security. It’s the perfect metaphor for permeability without losing oneself. And I deeply value this subtle, yet crucial line."
Julian Chartier
"My work is all about noticing details. Aether withstands the most critical eyes—nothing false, just a perfect play of light, shadow, and pure material. Bold in its honesty, it doesn’t aim to please, but challenges you to meet its level of taste."
Ann Genot
"My work is all about noticing details. Aether withstands the most critical eyes—nothing false, just a perfect play of light, shadow, and pure material. Bold in its honesty, it doesn’t aim to please, but challenges you to meet its level of taste."
Dan Black
"I spend my days in the metaverses, but I value the tactility of the real world. Aether is my assembly point. Their precise shape and barely noticeable weight on the bridge of my nose bring me back to the ‘here and now.’ It’s my digital detox—the most elegant one possible. They remind me that any code or pixel is secondary to a perfect physical form."
Viki Bloom
"I often tell my clients about the importance of healthy boundaries. My Aether glasses are my visual boundaries—transparent, yet completely tangible. They help me maintain focus and professional clarity, while giving clients a sense of security. It’s the perfect metaphor for permeability without losing oneself. And I deeply value this subtle, yet crucial line."
Emptiness as a Statement: The Power of Negative Space
Minimalism is often mistaken for asceticism or a lack of means. In reality, it is the highest form of confidence. A radical choice to leave only what is essential, revealing the essence. In eyewear design, this means rejecting unnecessary rivets, intricate engravings, and shouting logos.
Our frames are not just rims for lenses—they are architecture for your gaze. We leave space around the eyes, allowing them to speak for themselves. Empty space works in your favor: it draws attention to perfect proportions, the play of light on the lenses, and, ultimately, your own look.
This is not about modesty. It is about strength—the strength of a person who doesn’t need flashy details to be noticed. Their confidence is their primary accessory. And our glasses are its quiet, yet relentless affirmation.
Our frames are not just rims for lenses—they are architecture for your gaze. We leave space around the eyes, allowing them to speak for themselves. Empty space works in your favor: it draws attention to perfect proportions, the play of light on the lenses, and, ultimately, your own look.
This is not about modesty. It is about strength—the strength of a person who doesn’t need flashy details to be noticed. Their confidence is their primary accessory. And our glasses are its quiet, yet relentless affirmation.
Why Cellulose Acetate?
Not for its strength or cost. We chose it for its tactile quality, depth of color, and its unique ability to serve as an expressive backdrop rather than a shouting protagonist.
Unlike cold metal or bland plastic, acetate is a material with a soul. It is born from cotton and wood, retaining a lively, slightly warm texture. Its color is not surface paint, but the material itself, dyed in mass. This means it doesn’t scratch or lose depth over the years, but only gains a unique charm.
Most importantly—its silence. It doesn’t squeak, it doesn’t press against your temples, it doesn’t try to claim attention. It quietly becomes an integral part of you. The perfect ally for those whose confidence speaks for itself.
Unlike cold metal or bland plastic, acetate is a material with a soul. It is born from cotton and wood, retaining a lively, slightly warm texture. Its color is not surface paint, but the material itself, dyed in mass. This means it doesn’t scratch or lose depth over the years, but only gains a unique charm.
Most importantly—its silence. It doesn’t squeak, it doesn’t press against your temples, it doesn’t try to claim attention. It quietly becomes an integral part of you. The perfect ally for those whose confidence speaks for itself.
How Function Became the Highest Form of Aesthetics
The principle of “form follows function” was born not in a designer’s studio, but in an architectural office. Louis Sullivan, and later the masters of the Bauhaus, proved that beauty is not decoration—it is the direct result of perfect purpose.
We design glasses following this principle. For us, function is not just vision correction. It is your confidence, your comfort, your self-expression.
The angle of the temples is calculated so they neither slip nor press. The transparency of the acetate is chosen not to clash with your wardrobe, but to blend seamlessly with it. Every screw, every bevel is an answer to the question: “How will this improve the owner’s life?”
Our aesthetics, then, are not the product of imagination, but the final expression of hundreds of considered decisions. We don’t create trends. We follow the laws of form, light, and anatomy. And it is within this flawless logic that genuine, timeless beauty is born.
We design glasses following this principle. For us, function is not just vision correction. It is your confidence, your comfort, your self-expression.
The angle of the temples is calculated so they neither slip nor press. The transparency of the acetate is chosen not to clash with your wardrobe, but to blend seamlessly with it. Every screw, every bevel is an answer to the question: “How will this improve the owner’s life?”
Our aesthetics, then, are not the product of imagination, but the final expression of hundreds of considered decisions. We don’t create trends. We follow the laws of form, light, and anatomy. And it is within this flawless logic that genuine, timeless beauty is born.
