Isadore, Mediterranean Night WPLR0102

Overview
The year is 1927. The place, Rapallo, Italy. This is the setting of a brief yet fervent affair between the 17-year-old, French born Isadore and Captain De Bortoli, one which began and ended abruptly. What we know about these two lovers is loosely based on unreliable or at best questionable memories of the few witnesses still alive today. 

According to the story, the young Isadore was so tormented by his love for another man that he walked into the sea. The Captain never recovered from this loss and finally after years of agonising mourning, followed suit. 

He left behind a wife (but no children) who had known about her husband’s secret. To honour him and in acknowledgment of the love she was unable to give him, she planted two burgundy bougainvilleas along the stairs leading up to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Montallegro. in memory of her Captain De Bortoli and his Isadore. 

This wallpaper touches on fragments of memories, intertwined with a stylized interpretation of the unruly rambling bougainvillea. ‘Isadore’ is a tale entirely fabricated by the artist, Ronelle Pienaar Jenkin.

Measurements
• Each roll contains 4 panels, each 19.6″ wide x 118″ long
• Repeat: panels line up to create pattern

Additional Notes
• Printed to order, 3 week lead time. 
• Fire Classification Bs1-d0 (European) & ASTM 84 (American) No addition of formaldehyde or heavy metal compounds.

• Nonwoven substrate: PVC free and environmentally friendly Weight: 155g/m2 Thickness: 0.16 mm Printed with ECO friendly toner dry ink UV-resistant. No addition of formaldehyde or heavy metal compounds. Width: 60 cm (23,62 inch) Dry-removable: comes off easily. Matt finish Residential material 

• Vinyl type 2 substrate: linen textured finish
• 100% Anti-Microbial (treated with biocide) Contract material Super washable
• Fire Classification Bs1-d0 (European) & ASTM 84 (American) No addition of formaldehyde or heavy metal compounds. 
• Made to order in the Netherlands

Color Description
Pale blue illustration on a dark blue background

Additional Info
From Lemon…

“To us, good design is thoughtful design. We live comfortably in the space where beauty and function meet and aim always to create pieces that are both useful and decorative.

We obsess over how our designs are made. It’s crucial for us to always strike a balance between the practical and the aesthetic, form and function, and essential that our pieces feel good to use as well as to look at. We believe that it’s the small design details that make this difference.

We design with longevity in mind. The antithesis of mass production, our pieces represent our belief in conscious consumption, the idea that less is more and that universal beauty has no expiration date.

We work with manufacturers who understand this – and who share the same passion for quality and considered design. To ensure that our quality is never compromised, we seek out specialists in their fields – from artists and metalworkers to upholsterers and carpentry aficionados. Whatever their particular skill, a shared appreciation for quality and skill is essential.

Because craft is a central tenet of Lemon’s identity, much of what we create is done by hand – from prints, to wallpapers and furniture manufacturing. Our business has a huge emphasis on craftsmanship. We are not in this field to produce irresponsibly, but rather to create pieces with care and made mindfully with attention to detail.

To that end we partner with young as well as established South African designers to create collections in line with our design philosophy. South Africa is a rich resource of raw and often untapped talent and our mission is to support and grow the local industry while building our own.”