The Surreal World of Matteo Cibic

We recently got a chance to interact with Matteo Cibic, Italian trans-media artist, designer and master in luxury fun. He is known for his objects with hybrid functions and anthropomorphic and joyful shapes.

A+D: With the Vanilla Noir Collection for Scarlet Splendor, and for your collaboration with Jaipur Rugs, you presented Indian infl uences in your own unique style. Tell us about your inspiration for both the collection and the experience?

Cibic: For Vanilla Noir, I thought to match the decorations of the Florence renaissance buildings with black and white marble stripes, with the iconic intricate inlay works of India, in order to create a very sculptural and architectonic furniture that could be produced only by the experienced hands of Indian carpenters and inlay masters. In India and in Jaipur especially you can find a strong visual heritage; many architecture icons are not known around the world. I just used the rugs as tool to share with the world these amazing places. I have been inspired by the Jaipur sundials, the shades of pink, the Mogul miniatures, the Jaipur Palace and Gorka theatre, the water-wells, the flying peacocks and the lakes next to the castles.

A+D: What about India fascinates you the most?

Cibic: It’s the place where the unimaginable and dreams can turn real as by magic.

A+D: Which Indian city inspires you the most? And why?