Memento Mori Whiskey Bottle
by Ali Bakova
The latest addition to the NUDE Memento Mori collection, created by the Istanbul-based designer Ali Bakova – this whisky bottle will stand proudly on any table. The striking skull-shaped silhouette is cast from faceted crystalline glass that catches the light in a mesmerising fashion and topped with a practical stopper. Pair it with the matching glasses for maximum impact.
INTRODUCING
Ali Bakova
Turkish industrial designer Ali Bakova works from a studio in the large industrial zone of Istanbul’s business district, Maslak, where creative offices and auto repair shops – designers and industry – live side-by-side. In 2015, Bakova, who is also one of the city’s most respected design educators, co-curated an exhibition entitled Atölye Maslak Maker Culture during which the small-scale production of artistic and artisanal objects was conducted on-site, using 3D printers. Bakova’s work can be playful – he may fashion a cat from Iznik tiles or a wooden chair taking its cues from the iconic Galata Bridge – but it also focuses on purity, what is essential and smart functionality.