Arianna De Luca was born in Abruzzo, between hills and the sea, in a region that harmoniously combines folklore and nature. After studying Industrial Design in Italy and London, where she obtained an MA from Central Saint Martins, Arianna became captivated by ceramics after years dedicated to interior design. She decided to delve deeper into the rich heritage of Castelli's artisans, in her homeland, where she discovered a world of ancient techniques and processes passed down through generations. With a coherent and personal approach, Arianna honours the local traditions and elevates them into the contemporary realm, enriching her work with a distinctive pop, bold, vibrant and colourful character.
To populate the domestic landscape, Arianna shapes her ceramics with bright and vivid colours to accentuate forms and contrasts. Her objects are real characters, with their own souls and personalities. They become cherished presences, enriched with singular details that evoke multifaceted memories. Paying homage to Mediterranean elements and celebrating the Italian heritage, Arianna's objects stand out in the domestic environment by transforming archetypes of tradition into fun, colourful, bold figures. Through the careful selection of brilliant colours and primitive forms, supported by a strong artisanal technique, these special inhabitants emanate a powerful energy that seamlessly translates nostalgia and the past into an innovative and distinctive contemporary decor, never boring nor repetitive.
EXHIBITIONS
2021 - 1000 Vases - Milan Design Week - Superstudio Più, Milan IT
2022 - The Conran Shop AW22 PRESS DAY - The Vinyl Factory, London UK
2023 - Goodmoods Galerie - Paris Design Week - Goodmoods, Paris FR
2023 - “Magic House” - Paris Design Week - The Conran Shop, Paris FR
2023 - Venice Design Biennial - SPARC*, Venice IT
2023 - Lake Como Design Festival - Villa Salazar, Como IT
2023 - EDIT Napoli - Archivio di Stato, Naples IT
2023 - Mushy Things - Dubai Design Week - Downtown Design, Dubai Design District, Dubai UAE
2023 - Le Case di Carta - Marie Claire Maison Italia - MUDEC, Milan IT
2024 - Prendete e Mangiate - Milan Design Week - Palazzo Litta, Milan IT
2024 - EDIT Napoli - Archivio di Stato, Naples IT
2024 - "The Playroom" - 10CorsoComo, Milano IT
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WHERE TO BUY?
The Conran Shop - London (UK), Paris (FR), Tokyo (JPN), Seoul (KOR)
10 Corso Como - Milan, Italy
ISSIMO - Online Store
Goodmoods - Paris, France
Cuemars - London, UK
Spazio Mari - Monza, Italy
20ZERO3 - Bologna, Italy
Menafueco Studio - Grottaglie, Italy
Spazio Giallo - Rome, Italy
Galleria MIA - Rome, Italy
Dinner Studio - Xiamen, China
Mushy Things - Dubai, UAE
Curated Grounds - Amman, Jordan
The Table Series - Beirut, Lebanon
Trunk Selection - Seoul, South Korea