Exotic vibes: Tecnografica

Carrying forward the Italian tradition for combining cutting edge technology with craft and aesthetics, wallcoverings company Tecnografica has unveiled its latest artist collaboration at international design fair Cersaie 2019. The Planet Earth installation at Cersaie showcased elaborate new patterns created by Filipina artist Feanne for Tecnografica’s Arts Collections. Displayed alongside new interpretations of the brand’s decorative onyx and marble wall panels and work from its existing roster of artist collaborations, the wallcoverings formed part of a tribute to nature and its creativity.

'Among exotic plants, wild animals, and precious natural stones, Tecnografica is ready to celebrate the beauty of our Earth,' said Stefano Lamberti, Head of Sales and Marketing at Tecnografica. Based in Manila, Feanne Mauricio has become known for her intricately detailed ink illustrations that draw inspiration from the wide array of flora and fauna native to the Philippines. In the last few years, she has worked increasingly with textiles, taking her images into multiple dimensions by creating kimonos and other pieces of wearable art.

For Tecnografica, Feanne has reimagined her illustrations as repeating patterns. Cockerels with flowing feathers feature in one pattern called Sabong, harking back to the cockfights that take place in the Philippines. Others depict flying Egrets, Visayan Leopard Cats surrounded by forest greenery and the rich tapestry of sea life that can be found in the waters off the coast of the Philippine Islands, as well as tropical foliage.

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