Incollect Magazine - Issue 3 Preview

Where did the idea of making the “Skins” screens come from? They are highly original. “Skins” are an artistic digression and have multiple origins: a very contemporary and elegant shape is covered with a tactile sensation of a prehistoric skin, with colors and patinas. The Italian touch are the lion’s legs, taken from an old family dresser and then cast in bronze. I want to also inspire a little smile when you look at them. What role do contrasts between materials play for you in a final design? All my creative production has been characterized by this duality: rough and gentle, caress and danger...minimal and baroque. Do you like to collaborate with other craftspeople to realize your ideas? Oh yes!!! Nothing better than an exchange of knowledge and vision with skilled artisans and craftsmen…I’ve learned through curiosity and glimpses…it is a richness. The market for limited edition sculpture and furniture is growing. Do you receive private commissions and could you describe one or two projects please? Private commissions are always the best challenge for yourself. Opportunities clarify. Opportunities define who you are. There is heaviness in your choice of materials, metal and stone, but also a sense of lightness overall in the finished pieces. How do you achieve that? Thank you, it is a flattering compliment. I guess it is derived from my Italian classic background mixed with French and Japanese influences. This interview has been edited — visit incollect.com/magazine for the complete text. Incollect Magazine 13 2022 Cremino side tables, 2019. 17.3 in. H x 14.6 in. L x 14.6 in. D. As shown in rose quartz, bronze and brass, with the artist’s signature element, a mirror-polished brass shelf that reflects the natural contours and texture of the stone block, contrasting with the smooth table surface. The tables appear to defy gravity, with stiletto-slim legs supporting thick slabs of stone. The series includes additional pieces: a tall side table/pedestal and console in Persian travertine, orange or green onyx.