“Sognare E Vivre”
(To Dream and To Live)
A limited-edition luxury art book, created to mark the 20th anniversary of Arithmetic, Canada’s longest-standing award-winning female-led interdisciplinary design studio. This book is both a celebration and an invitation: to pause, to reflect, and to begin again.
At its core, Sognare e Vivere is a sensual and philosophical artifact—a visual and tactile meditation on reconnection, intentional living, and the transformational power of stillness.
It presents a suite of six contemplative art prints, each offering a symbolic “invitation” to step into a new frame of mind. These include:
Nature Mysticism – Finding beauty and resilience in the natural world
Eliminate the Inessential – Letting go to rediscover joy
Polish Your Own Mirror – Reconnecting with the self
Beginner’s Mindset – Welcoming curiosity and joy
Anamnesis – Recalling the sacred within memory
Divine Madness – Embracing creative flow through collaboration
Together, these pieces form a journey—through longing, remembering, and reinvention—anchored by the poetic tension between technology and craft, surface and depth, memory and imagination.
Production & Material Excellence
Every aspect of Sognare e Vivere has been crafted with an uncompromising dedication to both refined aesthetics and environmental stewardship. The book is housed in a luxurious black silk moiré cover, offering a rich, tactile experience that mirrors the introspective nature of its content. Its production reflects a deep commitment to sustainability, having been realized at a carbon-neutral, FSC® certified facility, ensuring responsible sourcing and minimal environmental impact. The paper is FSC® certified and Ancient Forest Friendly, supporting ethical forestry practices that preserve biodiversity and protect endangered ecosystems. In a groundbreaking step toward ecological innovation, the book is printed with Algae Ink™, a carbon-negative alternative that sequesters more carbon than it emits, setting a new benchmark in sustainable publishing. From dielines to materials, the entire project is guided by the principle of minimal footprint, maximum intention—a holistic approach that aligns luxury with responsibility.
A Cultural Object of Reflection
This is not merely a book—it is a time capsule, a ritual, and an artwork. It can be read, displayed, gifted, or used ceremonially as wrapping for meaningful exchanges. Designed to exist at the intersection of sustainability, design, and the sacred, Sognare e Vivere captures the past and welcomes the future, allowing the viewer to dream and to live anew.
