Originally from Sofia, I relocated to Milan to pursue studies at the Politecnico di Milano, where I am currently based and which I now consider my artistic home.
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Where were you born and where are you from?
What is your first memory connected to the art world?
My connection to the art world doesn’t have a “first” memory; rather, it’s an ongoing journey that unfolds and evolves every day.
Have you always worked in the art/design field?
For me, design is not a work— it’s a passion, a vocation, a lifestyle. It’s a part of me, and it is who I am.
What led you to design creation?
My desire is to convey how I perceive space and objects.
How would you describe your creative process and its influences?
The creative process is fuelled by an instinctive urge to reshape and reimagine—transforming a simple line, shape, or object into something entirely new. I seek to breathe new life into these elements, infusing them with fresh meanings, purposes, and possibilities, inviting them to transcend their original boundaries and become something uniquely expressive.
Could you describe a typical day of your work?
Every day is unique.
Why did you choose the specific materials you work with?
Marble is a divine material—the soul of our world. Each piece holds traces of time and eternal strength. As a living material, its colors and veins heighten our emotions. It opens our eyes to the beauty and mystery of the universe. Every block is a canvas that transforms into a sculpture when idea meets matter.
What are the technical particularities of your creations?
Durable to the point of near eternity, yet with a pure touch of beauty, my creations are truly unique pieces of art furniture (sculptures). I believe my works can be felt; there is no need for explanation.
What advice could you give to beginning artists who would like to create sculptural design works?
Be yourself and don’t be afraid to follow your own ideas. You can’t be unique if you’re trying to be like everyone else.
If your works had to belong to a design movement, how would you define it?
Modernism and Minimalism.
What designers and artists have influenced you?
Kengo Kuma, Claudio Silvestrin.
What contemporary designers do you appreciate?
Nendo.
What contemporary artists, in any kind of art, have you been inspired by?
Anish Kapoor, Kusama.
If you had to summarize your creations in one word or sentence, what would it be?
Art – sculpture – furniture.
“Every block is a canvas that transforms into a sculpture when idea meets matter.”
The Questionnaire
The Questions
(The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust.
Other historical figures who have answered confession albums are Oscar Wilde,
Karl Marx, Arthur Conan Doyle, Stéphane Mallarmé, Paul Cézanne…)
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I don’t believe in perfect happiness, but I do believe that doing what you love can bring you happiness
What is your greatest fear?
Fear itself
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Having an obsessive need for organization
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Hypocrisy
Which living person do you most admire?
I admire every single person who follows their dreams
What is your greatest extravagance?
Being myself
What is your current state of mind?
Impatience
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Patience
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Being a man of his word
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Being able to solve any problem
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
‘In my opinion’
Which talent would you most like to have?
Playing piano
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Not loosing interest as soon as I do something
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Yet to come
If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
No matter what, as long as I retain the memories of all my past lives
Where would you most like to live?
Near the sea
What is your most treasured possession?
We don’t truly possess anything
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
Searching for happiness in others
What is your favorite occupation?
Finding new inspirations
What is your most marked characteristic?
Being able to smile no matter what
What do you most value in your friends?
Honesty
Who are your favorite writers?
Agatha Christie
Who is your hero of fiction?
Superman — we all want to be superhumans capable of flying
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
–
Who are your heroes in real life?
Every single person —because we are all our own heroes
What are your favorite names?
Sofia
What is it that you most dislike?
What I dislike the most is not constructive criticism, but jealousy-driven criticism
What is your greatest regret?
Not always having time for those who love
How would you like to die?
In my sleep
What is your motto?
Do more than just exist
“I seek to breathe new life into these elements, infusing them with fresh meanings, purposes, and possibilities.”
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