Born: 2017
Hometown: Napoli
Based in: Eindhoven, the Nethelands.
After graduating at Master of Contextual Design at Design Academy of Eindhoven, in 2017 Francesco Pace founded Tellurico, a multidisciplinary design studio specialised in objects, spaces and installations design.
The investigation of alternative solutions through the study of folklore, together with the relationship between crafts and the environment has been the centre of the Tellurico’s practice.
The context in which a project is born has been the primary focus of these years research. What binds the objects of a place to the characteristic of the place itself intertwines the historical, geological and social aspects of humankind, as well as the uniqueness and simplicity of every-day life. It is an always expanding field of investigation, as endless are the ways to live.
So far, Tellurico’s works have been presented in many international venues such as Biennale of Architecture in Venice, Van AbbeMuseum in Eindhoven, M.A.D.RE. in Naples, Triennale di Milano, Brohan Museum in Berlin, Beirut Design Fair, Italian Pavilion in Barcelona, Zoya Gallery in Bratislava and others. He works closely with private clients and received commissions from differents galleries such as Palau de Casavells in Barcelona, Mint London, Camp Design Gallery and Functional Art Gallery in Madrid.
Tellurico is currently based in the Netherlands.
Tellurico, Italy
Design Objects
US$ 2,400
Tellurico, Italy
Design Objects
US$ 2,400
Describe your creative process.
My work always starts with observation. I try to analyse the contexts in which the project take place and how I can communicate through the objects part of my research. After, I develop visual investigation which helps me gather information, data and details that later on will be applied to the objects. My projects are never a merely aesthetic exercise but more the result of a deep research.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Bold - Meaningful - Timeless
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
I usually do not look at artists or designers for influence. I work through cross-pollination. I do believe that creative disciplines for being durable and successful must interlace each other.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
The Angle Grinder.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Whatever you do, just do it as best as you can!
Education
Design Academy of Eindhoven
Netherlands, 2016
Politecnico of Milan
Italy, 2014
Awards
Best Italian Designers under 40 for Platform Magazine
2020
Press
Best Italian Designers under 40
2020
The life of designers at the time of quarantine
2020
Tellurico - Live performance for 5Vie - Milan
2020
Tellurico among the New Generation of Italian Designers - AD Italia
2019
Tellurico - Unchecked Chain project on Dezeen
2019
Tellurico - Unchecked Chain for GeoDesign at VanAbbe Museum
2019
Tellurico - Collectible Design become ''Movimento'' at Camp Design Gallery - AD Italia
2019
Tellurico - Designing in the shadow of a volcano
2018
Tellurico - Familiar Stranger - Domus
2017
Tellurico - Visioni Opposte on Sight Unseen
2017
Tellurico - Finds Unexpected Virtue In Dissonance with "Familiar Stranger"- Anniversary Magazine
2017
Education
Design Academy of Eindhoven
Netherlands, 2016
Politecnico of Milan
Italy, 2014
Awards
Best Italian Designers under 40 for Platform Magazine
2020
Press
Best Italian Designers under 40
2020
The life of designers at the time of quarantine
2020
Tellurico - Live performance for 5Vie - Milan
2020
Tellurico among the New Generation of Italian Designers - AD Italia
2019
Tellurico - Unchecked Chain project on Dezeen
2019
Tellurico - Unchecked Chain for GeoDesign at VanAbbe Museum
2019
Tellurico - Collectible Design become ''Movimento'' at Camp Design Gallery - AD Italia
2019
Tellurico - Designing in the shadow of a volcano
2018
Tellurico - Familiar Stranger - Domus
2017
Tellurico - Visioni Opposte on Sight Unseen
2017
Tellurico - Finds Unexpected Virtue In Dissonance with "Familiar Stranger"- Anniversary Magazine
2017