Could you introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about your background?

I grew up between Milan and Paris, I have always been very sensitive to unique objects and patterns. After working in communications and finance in 2022 I decided to finally quit my office job and took the leap. I started wheel throwing in Paris in 2016 with Arielle De Gasquet, finding a natural affinity with clay I pursued more formal studies with Gregoire Scalabre. Influenced by my Italian heritage I find great inspiration in ancestral ceramic techniques, traditional forms from Antiquity and nature. I research texture and develop my personal glazes and patinas trying to bridge a balance between the primitive and the contemporary, the handcrafted and the organic.

Can you explain why you decided to work in Lisbon ? How has it changed your approach to your project?

In 2022, my partner and I made the decision to leave Paris and move to Lisbon, seeking a lifestyle that was closer to nature and more balanced. Nature has always been a profound source of inspiration for me, and living near the ocean, bathed in the nourishing light of Lisbon, has been a game changer. This new quiet and calm environment has had a deeply positive impact on my creative practice, fuelling both my work and my sense of well-being.

Could you tell us what project you are working on and what you would like to explore in the coming months?

I am currently working on the concept of “contemporary relics”. These pieces are born from the heritage of ancient forms and the processes that shapes our natural world. Under my understanding relics are not merely objects from the past; they are vessels of memory, carrying stories that have survived. Often forged in clay, a material that has itself journeyed through millennia, each piece becomes a storyteller, a tangible link between the present and an imagined past reflecting both the permanence and the impermanence of our fragile existences. These vessels recall the intricate layers of geology, where each stratum tells a story of transformation and endurance, of both creation and destruction much like the human experience. It is very mysterious yet so captivating to imagine how these threads intertwine, how landscapes are continuously formed, eroded, and reformed; how the ancient and the modern coalesce and how each generation leaves its mark upon history. 

Could you name one Portuguese artist you admire or who inspired you?

I love the work of Paula Rego especially in the way she addresses the weight of history, memory and the passage of time. She blends folklore, mythology, and personal or collective history, creating tangible connections between past and present. Rego’s paintings and drawings frequently explore themes of memory, identity, and the traces of past experiences, while also confronting the fragility and complexity of the human condition. I am very sensitive to these themes as I went through a life and death experience and these are the questions I also like to explore through my work. 

Can you tell us one spot in Lisbon that inspires you?

I have a deep affection for the Gulbenkian Foundation, it has become somehow my sanctuary for introspection. Every corner seems designed to encourage reflection and contemplation. From the striking modernist architecture to the carefully curated cultural programs, it is a space that nurtures both my mind and my soul. I love the blend of open spaces, natural light, and thoughtful details. But it is the library that truly holds a special place in my heart, a peaceful haven, overlooking the garden, surrounded by books…

How do you see the evolution of the Lisbon creative community? 

I believe Lisbon is home for many brilliant creatives. The next challenges will be to foster more initiatives to talk about art, design, savoir-faire. Lisbon should become a European hub for creativity.