Peter Korompai

Works 10 photographs

Copper covered

Copper, glaze and tile brought together around a firebox.

A copper-clad stove wall in a wood-panelled room, with a dark firebox.
Copper covered This furnace heats the entire house with water. It has been working already, when I got the comission to cover it with something.
A copper wall above a curved hearth, with the firebox glowing.
Under the surface... There is a sophisticated system with all kinds of pipes, taps and regulators. Therefore the whole structure is lightweight and easy to remove, allowing the possibility of any kind of repair.
A tall copper surface with a narrow lattice vent and a red circular knob.
Small doors There are small, easy-to-open doors on both sides. Everything is made out of copper except this red button and a blue one.
A copper door with a metal latch and a blue ceramic knob.
Door on door During the years I have collected all kinds of trash & treasures. I love to use them, when allowed. This family has three lovely girls, this small mirror was made for them.
Three cast-iron decorative plates fixed to a copper door.
Small details The owners are puppet designers & players so they love the small items too.
A cast-iron latch plate on a copper door, with a keyhole.
Doors cannot talk... It is big luck: this small door comes from the old brothel of my town
A cast-iron decorative grille on a mottled copper surface.
What is this? Elfs, flowers or singing girls? I love art nouveau!
Close-up of the mottled, patinated copper surface.
Rustic surface The textured, rustic surface has some patina.
The copper stove in a wood-panelled room, lit by warm lamps.
More lights Next time I will bring more lights, and try to make brighter shoots
A turquoise ceramic knob on a copper door.
Favorite detail Proud of this tiny palm with fingernails.