Scagliola

Scagliola (from the Italian scaglia meaning "chips") is a technique for producing plasterwork columns, sculptures, and architectural elements that resemble marble. Batches of pigmented plaster (ground alabaster or gypsum) modified with animal glue are applied to moulds, armatures and wall planes in a manner that accurately mimic's natural stone and marble.

Andrea has spent years researching and experimenting with scagliola and has produced many beautiful pieces. His pieces have a character rich with texture and layers of colour crafted by deliberate manipulation of natural materials to reveal surfaces that can either be highly polished or have a sensual imperfect beauty in both texture and form. His stone pieces can be characterized by variations in colouring and grain, which are present in nature.