THE STUDIO IN GRANADA

At the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains within an old sugar factory, this has been our base and muse over many years

ABOUT

Furst_Ori is the collaborative practice of British artist Sergei Furst and Italian artist Francesca Ori. Since 2007, the duo has developed an interdisciplinary fine‑art studio inside a restored 19th‑century sugar factory in Granada, Spain. Their work brings together sculpture, hand‑welded metalwork, lightboxes, three‑dimensional collage, and video‑embedded installations, creating intimate “visual theatres” that explore shadow, geometry, and spatial rhythm.

While continuing to create unique artworks, Furst_Ori founded ArtandShadow to develop limited‑edition series that expand the aesthetic language of their original sculptural technique. Each piece in the collection reflects this evolution while remaining rooted in their handmade process.

How Our Sculptures Are Made
Each artwork begins with a 6mm solid steel frame, hand‑welded and finished in our studio. Every line is woven manually, each collage composed individually. Because we create one piece at a time—never through industrial processes—every sculpture carries its own subtle variations and a unique sense of presence.

Our Artistic Language
Furst_Ori approaches metal as a way to explore space, balance, and quiet rhythm. Our sculptures blend geometric clarity with a soft, playful touch, forming what we describe as “intimate visual theatres”—objects that shift as the light in your room changes.

Furst_Ori has been recognised by several of the most competitive and respected funding bodies in the contemporary arts. They received a major Arts Council England (ACE) grant ,the duo was also awarded The Elephant Trust Award, created by Surrealist artist Roland Penrose and photographer Lee Miller. The trust is renowned for supporting artists who break new ground, placing Furst_Ori among a distinguished group of innovative sculptors.

In addition, Furst_Ori received an Arts Council England International Development Award in 2017, supporting the advancement of their sculptural and installation work in Berlin.

Art for Modern Interiors
An ArtandShadow sculpture is more than minimalist décor. Each piece is a limited‑series architectural artwork designed to be durable, evocative, and deeply tactile. Every edition we ship from Granada is a unique iteration of a larger conceptual journey. Whether your piece is a Brutalist tower sculpture, a humour‑infused collage, or a diptych, it arrives with an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA), ensuring your investment in original contemporary art is protected and verified.

International Exhibitions & Art Fairs
Furst_Ori’s contemporary artworks have been presented in major art and design events across Europe, below some:
• Farley Farm Gallery, UK – historic home of the Surrealists https://www.farleyshouseandgallery.co.uk/exhibition-detail/sagrada-familia/
• LV21 Lightship, Thames – large‑scale sculptural installation on a historic vessel
• London Design Week – contemporary design and collectible art showcase
• Milano Salone del Mobile / Milan Design Week – leading international design fair
• La Corrala de Santiago, Granada – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy2sPZ4Leck&list=PLD9WmUxblrcxnIM9z9H5v85f_OPDlhNeY&index=3 

for this exhibition the Centro de Arte José Guerrero wrote this article in his blog:

https://blogcentroguerrero.org/2019/02/furst_ori/

• Ateneo de Málaga, II and III Lateral Art Fair, Granada, Spain

Authenticity Guaranteed
The limited serie sculpture includes an official Certificate of Authenticity (COA), verifying your investment in original contemporary art.

 

We sell our work only here at our dedicated online store or at Etsy at the address below.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ARTandSHADOW

You can contact either of us at anytime on our email artandshadow@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.