A synesthetic narrative, based on a vision of Studiopepe - Arianna Lelli Mami and Chiara Di Pinto - to describe a capsule collection of three pieces designed for Visionnaire: the Shibari armchair, the Parade lighting system and the Blanche set of two mirrors.

Impero dei sensi is a unique project, where the arts and design join forces to create a magical, engaging atmosphere. The sensation is that of plunging into a soft, enveloping world where time stands still.

Every object on display offers a sensorial experience that involves visitors in a deep, intense way. The gaze alights on the Shibari chair, with its woven structure, an invitation to tactile experience. As the viewer is embraced by the chair, an explosion of light catches the eye. It is the Parade lighting system, a luminous sculpture at the center of the space. The light becomes a dance of emotions, blending with the physical touch of Shibari. It then reflects on the surfaces of the Blanche mirrors, which reveal symbolism ready to be discovered.

Finally, a video work by Varianteartistica - Flavio Pescatori and Mattia Caprara - enhances the path of exploration, utilizing archival film materials.

Admiring the beauty of the objects, one perceives a delicate fragrance that both uplifts and soothes. The entire setting is enveloped in a powder-pink eco-fur by Jab Anstoetz Group, a soft and tactile surface that naturally releases warm amber notes into the air.

Developed in collaboration with perfume designer Antonella Bondi, the bespoke fragrance conveys a sense of harmony and depth — a blend of sweet, velvety accords that evokes a mystical, almost ancestral atmosphere.

It becomes the perfect companion for visitors entering the gallery, guiding them through its wonders as they discover the individual generative blends that together compose the project’s overarching olfactory narrative.

Photo credits: Lorenzo Pennati