We all noticed the console table that held Shablo’s musical instruments during the Sanremo Festival, where—alongside Guè, Joshua, and Tormento—he performed La Mia Parola. The scenographic element in question, called Flower Block, was designed by Luca Ricci, a designer from Wanderlust. But let’s dive deeper into this console table.
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Flower Block at Sanremo
With Flower Block, graphic designer Luca Ricci blends art, design, and music through an innovative concept that evolves alongside the performance. It is a piece that tells a story, starting «from the purity of music and culminating in a floral explosion—a tribute to the City of Flowers and its artistic tradition,» as Ricci explains.
«The idea was to keep the console empty at the beginning to highlight the song, and as the nights went on, gradually fill it with flowers—until the final evening, when it was completely covered in bouquets. The flowers were even chosen in the same color palette as the outfits worn, creating a collaboration with stylist Rebecca Baglini,» says Ricci.
The architecture of Flower Block is divided into two distinct sections: a main horizontal block, custom-designed to hold Shablo’s instruments, and a vertical column positioned at the back, contributing to structural stability and overall harmony. «Beyond aesthetics, we wanted it to be functional, capable of housing all the instruments,» Ricci adds. The table also has hidden wheels inside, allowing for easy transport without compromising its design. A discreet 5 cm wall at the top and bottom edges hides the instrument cables and wheels.
«The aesthetic reflects a concept of ‘peace,’ inspired by flowers—iconic in the gospel imagery,» continues the designer. The same flowers are visible through the transparent, wavy plexiglass, which distorts everything inside. This seems to be the perfect recipe for bringing a piece of design onto the Sanremo stage—while making sure it stands out.
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