Miniature Works of Art
I fell in love with artisanal work as a young girl, watching my Nono (Italian grandfather) in his workshop in the basement. He never really learned to speak English. He had his café and billiards in Little Italy, and he had his basement worktable.
I remember the standing table, with the light dangling from the ceiling. He would show me what he was working on, explaining the intricacies in detail. I would understand nothing (he was speaking Italian!), but I loved when he spoke.
He was building miniature works of art out of wood and metal. He made a TINY bicycle with working gears! He made a well with a crank to lift the tiniest bucket of water you’ve ever seen. He made an incredibly detailed model of a fly (this one was life-size).
I was fascinated by his GIANT hands creating such teeny-tiny, delicate work. It seemed almost impossible.
Later, upon some self-reflection, I realized that my connection to beautiful craftsmanship, and my respect for master artisans and folks who take painstaking care in what they produce, began as a girl admiring her Nono.
-Rina Sfalcin, Form Space Cofounder, Product Developer
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