Scaudè, Timeless Bagna Cauda
Elena Maria Sezzano
EN:
In a society where food holds growing cultural and social significance, Scaudè: Timeless Bagna Cauda presents a modern reinterpretation of the ancient Piedmontese tradition of Bagna Cauda.
The project reimagines the Bagna Cauda set, focusing on the Fojòt, bowl used for the garlic, olive oil, and anchovy-based sauce. Inspired by the need to manage limited kitchen space, it provides a compact, elegant solution crafted from refined porcelain. The porcelain is paired with steel, creating a striking contrast between artisanal craftsmanship with industrial aesthetics.
More than a redesign, Scaudè bridges culture, tradition, and modernity, exploring the evolving social and cultural role of culinary practices.
IT:
In una società in cui il cibo assume un'importanza culturale e sociale sempre maggiore, Scaudè: Timeless Bagna Cauda propone una reinterpretazione dell'antica tradizione piemontese della Bagna Cauda.
Il progetto si pone l'obiettivo di riprogettare il set per Bagna Cauda, concentrandosi sul Fojòt, la ciotola utilizzata per la salsa a base di aglio, olio d'oliva e acciughe. Ispirato dall'esigenza di gestire spazi limitati in cucina, offre una soluzione compatta ed elegante, realizzata in raffinata porcellana. La porcellana è abbinata all'acciaio, creando un contrasto sorprendente tra artigianato e estetica industriale.
Più che un semplice redesign, Scaudè rappresenta un ponte tra cultura, tradizione e modernità, esplorando il ruolo sociale e culturale in evoluzione delle pratiche culinarie.
Left: original design of the Fojòt
Right: Scaudè, redesign
For the creation of the bowl, two distinct production methods were explored. The first involved slipcasting, while the second, which proved more effective in this case, utilized the pottery wheel.
The metal stand was designed to be disassembled into two parts, allowing the Bagna Cauda set to be stored more compactly and take up less space.
Porcelain for Use. Exploring the Material and Its Processing.
After conducting in-depth research into the history, culture, and myths surrounding the 'white gold,' they created practical porcelain items by experimenting with the material and its processing, combining traditional craftsmanship with digital production techniques.
The semester project culminated in a two-day realization workshop at the Drin & Dran Porcelain Manufactory in Munich, led by ceramist Elisabeth Klein, where all the designs showcased in this online exhibition were brought to life.
Klaus Hackl, January 2024
