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Fernando Miñarro Mena is a Spanish visual artist and architect whose practice explores the relationships between matter, energy and living systems. Working across painting, sculpture and spatial thinking, his work investigates organic structures, growth patterns and ecological processes, often through layered materials and cellular forms. His practice moves between artistic research and architectural thinking, developing a body of work that reflects on the dynamics of transformation, emergence and the hidden structures that shape the natural world.
Based in Lisbon, Maud Téphany explores the boundaries between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary expressions. Her artistic practice spans from objects to sculptures, united by a singular visual approach. Originally graduated in graphic and web design, she has been fully dedicated to ceramics since 2012. Her creations, marked by a strong pictorial dimension, reflect a constant desire to transform the material into a unique poetic language. She crafts exclusive works tailored for interior designers as well as one-of-a-kind pieces for curators and art galleries around the world, skillfully combining exceptional traditional craftsmanship with remarkable modern elegance.
Rosana Sousa is a multidisciplinary designer based in Portugal, working across furniture, objects, and spaces. Her practice is guided by an interest in the inherent qualities of materials and their potential to shape design. Moving between conceptual development and production, she bridges traditional craftsmanship and industrial processes, with a focus on considered design and close collaboration with local artisans and brands. Grounded in Portugal’s manufacturing landscape, she explores ways of translating material knowledge and production techniques into contemporary design.
Sofia De-Francesco is a multidisciplinary designer based in Porto, Portugal. Through her studio, SD=F, she develops object design projects, explores new uses for materials, and collaborates with brands, artisans, and industry partners. Her practice combines material research and experimentation with an interest in form, texture, and the stories materials can tell. Her work has been presented internationally, including at Milan Design Week, 3daysofdesign, Lisbon Design Week, and Collectible Brussels.