Friul Mosaic continues its collaboration with Marco Gallotta, an artist of Italian origin who has been working in New York for almost 25 years, a city from which he draws strong inspiration for his works that originate from paper-cutting, drawing, painting and printing techniques, for which he is recognized throughout the world. The artist’s collaboration with the artisan company, a true icon of contemporary mosaic art, began in 2022 and is renewed this year with the creation of Ephemeral Waves, a mosaic artwork that stands out for its play of contrasts to evoke the fluid and transitory nature of water. The work was presented at the Monaco Yacht Show 2024, an event of excellence for the world of luxury, which showcases the best of the nautical industry and its excellence. The project uses cutouts and negative spaces strategically to create a sense of movement and lightness, mirroring the way water shapes and takes shape from the environment in which it flows. The work recreates both a visual and emotional representation of the aquatic element from which life originates and manages to capture its essence through the skillful use of space, light, color and movement. Created in collaboration with the artisans of Friul Mosaic, this work of art uses precious handmade Venetian enamels, positioned on a metal base, to give life to a mosaic that with its visual strength recalls an emotional experience. Ephemeral Waves merges Gallotta’s artistic sensibility with the Friulian artisan tradition, creating a harmonious dialogue between innovation and craftsmanship.