Miriello has the power to create a whole new world. Don’t look baffled, because it is true. He is crafting lil’ worlds (read globes) out of street signs, pencils, book pages, wires, broom handles and steel to name a few. To put up an exhibition of the same special instructions were given to the printers, graphic designers, welders, craftsmen and artisans about the assemblage of the globes.
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The artist
This artist, Ron Miriello, with a power to create worlds was born on September 2, 1953, in Cranford, New Jersey. This American Graphic Designer has been recognized as an AIGA National Fellow in 2008. He is the director of Miriello Grafico and a founding member of the San Diego Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts.
The inspiration
As a child Ron was always fascinated at the sight of a globe, which turned his passion towards an all new direction. A globe, which is a symbol of communication, resources, people, community and nations inspired him further to take a step ahead and craft 100 Worlds Project, simply out of discarded materials.
The material
Designer Ron Miriello’s incredible 100 Worlds project has been created solely out of materials that are found everyday in our kitchens, garage or even streets.
The artwork
A graphic designer by profession, Miriello is the director of Miriello Grafico. Making globes started as hobby but with time took a whole new direction. To create unique globes he uses an amazing assortment of materials which may be as common as wire, steel, pencils, broom handles, book pages and also material from the art box of his son. Graphic designers, printers, welders, craftsman and artisans where asked to help and assemble the globes, specifically for this exhibition. Illustrated picture of each piece was clicked which afterwards were placed nicely in a coffee-table book (self-published).
Designer's words
I turned to a favorite childhood toy – the globe. A globe represents community, collaboration, communication, materials, people… These metaphors gave me inspiration, which lead to countless sketches and ideas. Objects I collected for years began to find their places. People I knew began to provide vital skills and resources that helped complete each piece. I set a goal to create 100 unique globes. What I uncovered was far more than the sculptures I ended up creating: A renewed sense of vigor about my world, my community, and my purpose.
Green aspects
The project as well as the sculpture, is a symbol of the community that shrunk just to come closer. Whatever money is generated from the sales of this book, Miriello is considering donating a fraction of it to the San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation.
Designer's words:
The 100 Worlds Project began with a singular idea – to create for the sake of creating. To play and have fun as a child would. As a Creative Director of a design firm, I use my creativity to benefit my clients. In the shifting tides of business climates and new paradigms, I felt the need to channel my creative energy into something that was pure. To challenge myself to be resourceful, to see everyday objects in a different way, and uncover new potential in objects and talents that were often overlooked.
Via: Inhabitat
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