Pica-bois • Amenomania #1

Pica-bois (Oxpecker)
Illustrator: Catarina Sobral
Collection: Amenomania
2022

Collection of benches designed and handcrafted by FICA and individually illustrated by Catarina Sobral.
Material: Portuguese pine wood, screws, glue, and acrylic paints.
Dimensions: H35cm x L45cm x W20cm
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Amenomania is a highly limited edition collection of benches created by FICA and designed by guest illustrators. The 1st edition, with 10 units, was hand-drawn by illustrator Catarina Sobral and named Pica-bois (Oxpecker), referencing the bird of the Buphagus family, known for its strong beak and dark plumage, feeding on parasites found on rhinos, buffaloes, and other animals. This edition of 10 units is signed and numbered.

a·me·no·ma·ni·a noun
Delirium in which the imagination wanders through joyful things.

Since we created this bench, we feel that the workshop has been invaded by small, camouflaged wooden creatures. In the morning it's an elephant, in the afternoon it turns out to be a sheep. We look away and when we look back, that assembly of wood has undergone another mutation and is no longer even an animal. We are victims of our imagination and we want to regain our sanity. Or better yet, we want to drag others with us and give life to these camouflaged beings. And so we thought of illustrators, who often take us into their imagination, to create their version.

Hand-built and hand-drawn in Lisbon, Portugal.
Due to the handmade production, imperfections and slight variations may occur in color, format and finish. These singularities accentuate the handcrafted process, making each piece unique. Embracing these variations is part of the artisanal process.

Catarina Sobral was born in 1985 in Coimbra. She is an illustrator and communication designer, with forays into printmaking and animation. She is the author of the books "Greve" (Special Mention at the National Illustration Prize 2011), "Achimpa" (elected Best Children's and Youth Book by the Portuguese Authors Society), and "O Meu Avô" (with illustrations selected for the Illustrators Exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2014, receiving the International Illustrators Award). More information in http://catarinasobral.com/

Keep away from humidity and heat sources to prevent damages.
To preserve the quality of the products, clean them with a damp cloth only. Avoid the use of aggressive/abrasive detergents that could damage the surfaces of the wood.

All orders are shipped from our workshop in Lisbon, Portugal.

As a small business specializing in handmade products, we have a dedicated but limited team handling all aspects of production and shipping. Due to the artisanal nature of our items, shipping times may vary. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we ensure each piece meets both our high standards and those of the artist before it reaches you.
We will make every effort to meet the indicated shipping times. And we’ll ensure to ship them well-protected and with all due care taken.

Delivery times:
Portugal (Mainland) - 1 to 2 business days
Europe - 2 to 7 business days
Rest of the World - 2 to +7 business days
Delivery times are estimated. Delays may occur.

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