Some creative ideas seem primitive and simple at first glance, yet they carry a deeper meaning and practical value. Producing fire is one of these useful ideas.
Making fire is not so complicated
With this almost science-fiction project, Francesco Faccin shows how you can create a real fire. The idea takes the audience back into the past, while the design remains modern and original. The tools and process are clear, visible, and easy to understand. Anyone can quickly grasp the method and the means. The project reminds us to think about our real needs and the basic skills behind everyday life: creating a flame with our own hands in a primitive way.
A focus on ancient skills
Fire is considered a symbolic element that distinguishes humans from animals. It was discovered rather than invented, because it has always existed in nature; people had to learn how to make and control it. This may have inspired the designer when he began working on the project. The ability to overcome difficulties and obstacles is fascinating, especially when we remember that people once had to work for every small comfort. Producing fire by hand becomes part of that story.
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
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