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LIVING IN ANOTHER NATURE

J C P U N I V ER S E P R E S EN T S O B J EC T S O F W O N D ER A N D D I S C OV ERY F RO M A N
I M AG I N ED A LT ER N AT E R E A L I T Y. C O N C EI V ED BY A RC H I T EC T L I V I O B A L L A B I O
O F J U M B O G RO U P A N D O RC H E S T R AT ED BY C T R L Z A K S T U D I O, I T’ S A N
U N C O N V EN T I O N A L B R A N D G O I N G B E YO N D T H E N O R M A L C O M M ERC I A L
F R A M E W O R K TO O P EN C U LT U R E TO E V ERYO N E. I T G O E S B E YO N D M A R K E T T R EN D S ,
BY PA S S I N G S I M P L E VA R I AT I O N S O F FA M I L I A R S T Y L E S W I T H P I EC E S O F U N I Q U E
I D EN T I T I E S.
A S H U M A N S F I N A L LY AC C EP T H O W D EEP LY T H EI R AC T I O N S I M PAC T T H E
P L A N E T T H E Y I N H A B I T, J C P U N I V ER S E B R I N G S AT T EN T I O N TO T H E S U B J EC T BY
F O C U S I N G O N S U B S TA N C E. T H E A RC H E T Y PA L F O R M S O F T H E P I EC E S A N D T H E
C A R EF U L S EL EC T I O N O F T H EI R C O M P O N EN T S R EF L EC T T H E EO N S O F C O S M I C
T R A N S F O R M AT I O N T H AT G AV E L I F E TO E V ERY T H I N G W E P ERC EI V E.
O U R N AT U R A L EN V I RO N M EN T I S W H ER E A L L O F O U R T H O U G H T S , AC T I O N S
A N D L I V E S S T EM F RO M. E V ERY T H I N G W E I M AG I N E, E V ERY T H I N G W E C R E AT E I S
U LT I M AT ELY B A S ED O N W H AT N AT U R E O F F ER S U S. C O N S EQ U EN T LY, A N Y K I N D O F
C R E AT I O N I S L A RG ELY F O U N D ED O N W H AT W E P ERC EI V E A RO U N D U S. B U T W H AT
I F T H I S N AT U R A L W O R L D W ER E D I F F ER EN T F RO M T H E O N E W E A R E U S ED TO?
A N OT H E R N AT U R E P R E S E N T S J C P ’ S U N I Q U E E C O LO GY, GY, T H RO U G H I T S’
A RT I FAC T S T H AT G O B E YO N D M ER E F U N C T I O N A L O B J EC T S , B EC O M I N G I N S T E A D
S Y M B O L I C P I EC E S O F A N A LT ER N AT I V E R E A L I T Y. A R E A L I T Y T H AT H O P EF U L LY W I L L
M A K E U S P O N D ER U P O N O U R O W N WAY O F L I F E I N T H I S P R EC I S E M O M EN T O F
S PAC E-T I M E, H ER E O N P L A N E T E A RT H.
KARST B O O KC A SE

Design: CTRLZAK + Debonademeo

Eons of sedimentary layering give life to metamorphic designs. An eternal cycle of transformation that
composes the very essence of which planets are made. The lava stone fragments
are resting on thin metal plates, like suspended imponderable matter in search of its cosmic balance.
“These old travellers’
Dream-tracks made
mountains and caves
Artificial moon”

Haiku by
Alistair Gentry

DIMENSIONS
L 320 D 45 H 145 cm

COMPOSITION
Metal structure with embossed dark bronze
finishing and lava stone elements.
AGMENT CONSOLE AGMENT CENTERPIECE

Design: CTRLZAK Design: CTRLZAK

A fragment from distant planets segmented in two parts. A separated entity that intersects an archetypal A fragment from distant planets segmented in two parts. A separated entity that intersects an archetypal
plane conveying a cosmic sense of belonging through transformation. A single piece of mineral cut in plane conveying a cosmic sense of belonging through transformation. A single piece of mineral cut in
half and balanced on a horizontal iron plane, expressed in two diverse dimensions: one to be placed on half and balanced on a horizontal iron plane, expressed in two diverse dimensions: one to be placed on
Is believed to have Is believed to have
the ground and another on an elevated surface. Functional sculptures, unique in their essence simulating ‘metaphysical’ qualities the ground and another on an elevated surface. Functional sculptures, unique in their essence simulating ‘metaphysical’ qualities
otherworldly landscapes. that bring clarity to the otherworldly landscapes. that bring clarity to the
“Half remembered frost “Half remembered frost
mind by clearing confusion mind by clearing confusion
Washed from black beach and expanding your
Washed from black beach and expanding your
at low tide consciousness, helping at low tide consciousness, helping
Flying islands rise” you enter the realm of the Flying islands rise” you enter the realm of the
unknown with confidence unknown with confidence
Haiku by and ease. Haiku by and ease.
Alistair Gentry Alistair Gentry
OBSIDIAN OBSIDIAN
Was used in ancient times Was used in ancient times
as a medium to achieve as a medium to achieve
a higher state of being, a higher state of being,
harmonising the physical, harmonising the physical,
emotional, mental and emotional, mental and
spiritual levels. It is believed spiritual levels. It is believed
to be a stone of visionary to be a stone of visionary
awareness, bringing new awareness, bringing new
information to the mind in information to the mind in
images rather than words. images rather than words.
LAPIS LAZULI LAPIS LAZULI
Is considered in the Is considered in the
‘metaphysical world’ as ‘metaphysical world’ as
one of the most powerful one of the most powerful
protectors, aiding the body protectors, aiding the body
and spirit in healing itself, and spirit in healing itself,
able to connect us with able to connect us with
parallel worlds of endless parallel worlds of endless
possibilities and magic. possibilities and magic.

RAW LABRADORITE RAW LABRADORITE


Is considered in spiritual Is considered in spiritual
beliefs as the most powerful beliefs as the most powerful
healing stone of the mineral healing stone of the mineral
kingdom. Excellent for kingdom. Excellent for
DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS
harmonizing and stabilizing harmonizing and stabilizing
L 120 D 30 H 112 cm L 50 D 15 H 22 cm
one’s environment, it is said one’s environment, it is said
to amplify healing energy to amplify healing energy
COMPOSITION improving mental and COMPOSITION improving mental and
Metal structure in bronze finishing with manganese physical vigour, increase thus Metal structure in bronze finishing with manganese physical vigour, increase thus
salt treatment. Stone elements to choose from Obsidian, inspiration and creativity. salt treatment. Stone elements to choose from Obsidian, inspiration and creativity.
Lapis Lazuli, raw Labradorite and raw Amethyst. RAW AMETHYST Lapis Lazuli, raw Labradorite and raw Amethyst. RAW AMETHYST
SELEN VA S E ESKER VA S E

Design: CTRLZAK Design: POL

A fragment from distant planets segmented in two parts. A separated entity that intersects an archetypal Esker is a limited-edition reproduction of a sculpture by Pol Polloniato, realized exclusively for
plane conveying a cosmic sense of belonging through transformation. A single piece of mineral cut in JCP Universe. These biscuit porcelain vases are the synthesis of the recent researches that the
half and balanced on a horizontal iron plane, expressed in two diverse dimensions: one to be placed on Venetian artist carried out on the linguistic and visual codes of the historical, artistic and artisanal
the ground and another on an elevated surface. Functional sculptures, unique in their essence simulating heritage of his land. The manufacturing technique is the true protagonist of these pieces:
otherworldly landscapes. the vases are built with the rubble of ceramic factories. The layers of ceramic rubble create an
“Oldest house of leaves “Compact frozen earth iconic, full, and timeless shape. The fusion of different forms acquires the primordial purpose for
Moons rise over harvesting Pluck a withered, which mankind produces ceramics: to contain.
Mantis watches you” perfect branch
Old calendar,
Haiku by forecasts past”
Alistair Gentry
Haiku by
Alistair Gentry

In ‘metaphysical’ beliefs is
considered a high-energy crystal
that wards the mind. It is commonly
used by crystal practitioners as a
way to cleanse the body and mind
DIMENSIONS
of negativity and self-limitation,
DIMENSIONS Ø 33 H 60 cm
connecting people to their highest
L 27 D 16 H 35 cm (ca.) level of consciousness where they Ø 20 H 30 cm
are most open and accepting of
COMPOSITION symbolic messaging. COMPOSITION
Selenite block with tube in polished stainless steel. SELENITE Porcelain.
ERUTUF RUG TUFURE RUG

Design: Studio Lievito Design: Studio Lievito

Irregular surfaces transformed by the magma of alien volcanoes invite us to discover unknown planets, Irregular surfaces transformed by the magma of alien volcanoes invite us to discover unknown planets,
scattered with imaginary craters and promontories. Material effects and irregular cuts for a series of scattered with imaginary craters and promontories. Material effects and irregular cuts for a series of
tufted rugs that recreates the conformation of alien soils. tufted rugs that recreates the conformation of alien soils.

“Under this soft place “Under this soft place


Crystal bones of dinosaurs Crystal bones of dinosaurs
From unseen futures” From unseen futures”

Haiku by Haiku by
Alistair Gentry Alistair Gentry

DIMENSIONS
L 380 D 266 cm DIMENSIONS
L 200 D 140 cm L 250 D 160 cm

COMPOSITION COMPOSITION
Digital print on polyamide base with Digital print on polyamide base with
thread hem and geotextile back. thread hem and geotextile back.
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