CREATIONS (14)

“I think the face tells a lot about a person’s life”

The Personae collection is a series of experiments that I made by redesigning and synthesising the main features of the face. It is inspired by Matisse and Picasso portraits made by with a single simple black line.

WHITE FACE

Ceramic vase with simple and soft shapes, finished with a glossy crystalline that makes it smooth to the touch and emphasises the facial features. It can be used both as a small sculpture and as a vase for flowers or plants, hand washing is recommended.

MATERIC FACE

My first experiment with the ceramic. It features a very textured and rough finish due to the reaction of the glaze in the second fire. On the surface are visible the bubbles and the dripping to enhance the process.

FACE IN SHADES OF GREEN

Ceramic vase with simple and soft shapes, finished with an overlapping of glazes giving life to various shades of green of the surface.

MATERIC WHITE FACE

Ceramic vase with simple and soft shapes, it has a very textured and wrinkled finish due to the reaction of the glaze.

ORNAMENTAL MASK

The union of two types of clay create this natural shades on the face mask. In order to not alter the effect of the nuance, which makes this piece unique, no glaze was used.

The reinterpretation of traditional forms.

The Origini collection is a continues research I am doing on the traditional shapes and decorations of my native region to give them a new contemporary meaning and use. 

Blue Klein vase

My personal reinterpretation of the original shape conceived on the lathe by a historic craftsman from Vietri (Vietri sul mare, Amalfi Coast, SA). The Blue Klein color in the addition to the raphia decoration gives to the piece a touch of contemporaneity and uniqueness.

AMPHORAE

Designed on the lathe by a historic craftsman from Vietri (Vietri sul mare, Amalfi Coast, SA), it maintains the authenticity of natural clay, further decorated with a raphia, sewn and knotted directly on the vase itself.

hydria

My personal reinterpretation of the original shape conceived on the lathe by a historic craftsman from Vietri (Vietri sul mare, Amalfi Coast, SA). The raphia and the features of different clay decor gives to the piece a touch of contemporaneity and uniqueness.

The embroidery takes shape.

Attachment is a series of creations inspired by my grandmother, her embroidery and the my memories of her. A continuous rediscovery of my family stories that influenced me unconsciously in my childhood.

ceramic food stand

Made of ceramic, it has a curvilinear organic shape. On the surface is imprinted a handmade embroidery. Finished with a white glaze, which leaves the texture of the embroidery in slight relief, it is suitable for food use. Each piece is unique therefore the shape may slightly change as well as the motif of the embroidery pattern on the top.

jewerly holder Small

Made of ceramic, it has an organic curvilinear shape. On the surface is imprinted a handmade embroidery. It is finished with a crystalline that polishes the clay by leaving the unique texture in slight relief. Each piece is unique therefore the shape may slightly change as well as the motif of the embroidery pattern on the top.

jewerly holder Big

Made of ceramic, it has an organic curvilinear shape. On the surface is imprinted a handmade embroidery. Finished with a crystalline that leaves the texture in slight relief and highlights the use of the darker clay to create the spots on top. Each piece is unique therefore the shape may slightly change as well as the motif of the embroidery pattern on the top.

table center piece

Made of ceramic, it has a curvilinear organic shape. On the surface is imprinted a handmade embroidery. Finished with a white glaze, which leaves the texture of the embroidery in slight relief, it is suitable for food use. Each piece is unique therefore the shape may slightly change as well as the motif of the embroidery pattern on the top.

Exploration of new languages ​​and forms.

I believe that experiments are a fundamental part of the creative process to continue to search for new ideas, innovate and never stop learning.

totem in terracotta

Terracotta pots decorated with the use of different kind of clay to create contrast within the materials.

totem in terracotta

Terracotta pots decorated with the use of different kind of clay to create contrast within the materials.