Dawa Luz Maria Garcia Martinez
Basketweaver
HOMO FABER 2026 E-CATALOGUE
A key theme of An Island of Light is the connection between craftsmanship and the four elements. This exhibition space, restored by the Michelangelo Foundation in 2024, pays homage to organic materials born of sunlight and the Earth’s rich soil. A tiered cork structure is divided in two: one side showcases objects made of different types of wood, while the other highlights pieces made from woven natural materials including wicker, willow and rush. Visitors can discover for themselves how these materials inspire makers by interacting with woodworkers and basketweavers working live in the room.
Dolce&Gabbana
Muan Hisatomi
Bamboo artist | Japan
Jean Servais Somian
Furniture maker
Lefteris Karelis
Woodturner | Greece
Borja Cáceres
Woodcarver | Spain
Bottega Ghianda
Furniture maker | Italy
Karen Gossart & Corentin Laval
Basketweaver | France
Eleanor Lakelin
Wood sculptor | United Kingdom
Richard Haining
Wood sculptor | New York City
Ankon Mitra
Folder | India
Marion Bui
Wicker sculptor | France
Christopher Kurtz
Wood sculptor | New York City
Mhairi Boyle
Weaver
Jin Morigami
Bamboo artist | Japan
SHED
Toy maker | India
Henrique Oliveira
Wood sculptor | United Kingdom
Julien Feller
Woodcarver | New York City
Made For A Woman
Weaver
Hyungho Jeon
Wood sculptor | South Korea
Etienne Rayssac
Mixed media sculptor | France
Deborah Smith
Basketweaver | USA
Kuan DIAO 刁宽
Bamboo artist | China
Preecha Karun
Puppet maker | Thailand