A homage to Nonna’s house, 2024, Collect, Somerset House

A homage to Nonna’s House an imaginary and nostalgic series of works inspired by the aesthetics of my grandparents’ house and the memories made there. Designed by Nonna and Nonno, the house was filled with mid-century furniture, ceramics, amongst the paintings, sculptures and silver jewellery made by my grandfather, Nonno.  It encouraged curiosity and was a playground for us as kids, full of tactile objects, toys and games.

Ring for Matilde 1969, 2023

‘Ring for Matilde 1969’ is a personal piece and a homage to my Nonna, my grandmother Matilde, inspired by the aesthetics of my grandparents’ house. Surrounded by beautiful furniture, ceramics and art, it was the catalyst for my passion to become an artist and to live with beautiful objects in a carefully curated home just as they did. The title comes from a handwritten note in a photo album of the jewellery my grandfather, Nonno, used to make for Nonna. Nonno had a curiosity for learning. He was a doctor, a mechanic, a painter, a sculptor, a photographer and a jeweller. This work is a reflection of my own exploration of materials and practices. A coalescence of my inspiration, my craftsmanship and all that I owe to my family, capturing the essence of Nonna’s house that only exists as a memory of those who knew of it.

During my time at the RCA I shared Nonno’s curiosity to learn new practices including jewellery making with silver and developing photos in the darkroom.

The Other Side, 2023

Relics from the Future, 2021

Fresh, British Ceramics Biennial, The Goods Yard, Stoke-on-Trent

Tableware, 2019 - 2022