6 Piece D.O.T. Coaster Set by Boris Bally
Item Number: 225
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Description
Ever wonder where old street signs go? You guessed it- your dining room!
This innovative "Humanufactured" coaster set by Boris Bally is created out of a recycled speed limit signs. No two pieces are alike in Boris' collection; each sporting unique markings and patinas. Individual coasters measure roughly 4" x 4''. This set of (6) unique coasters were made from recycled Rhode Island and New York road signs (scrap aluminum).
Boris Bally is a favorite donor among the Art Beat auction, we are very pleased to have him donating again this year! If you would like more information about the artist please visit: www.BorisBally.com
Special Instructions
Unique in style, design and conception. Boris Bally's award-winning work is both witty and innovative employing the use of jeweler's skills on non-precious materials. The Urban Enamel work transforms selected recycled street sign materials into joyful objects for reflection. These pieces celebrate raw American street-aesthetic in the form of useful objects for the home. Pieces are distinctive as signage is collected for its bold imagery and weathered patina.
Bally's work has received two Rhode Island Council on the Arts Fellowships in Design and a Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Fellowship. His work is featured in numerous international exhibitions and publications. Public collections include London's V&A Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, Brooklyn Museum, Renwick Gallery and Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum.We here at AIDS Care want to thank Boris for his continued support of the agency.