How do you collaborate?
Cristina: Whenever Stan blows glass, I accompany him. All coldwork is created in our studio. I work on the ceramics and Stan on the finished glass bodies. We also construct there. While working we constantly check on each other. It becomes a back-and-forth process as we adapt our work to one another.
How does such a close collaboration benefit you?
Cristina: Since we are experts in different materials, we are also able to see the work of the other differently. Sometimes I have ideas for implementing glass that Stan may not have thought of because he knows the material better. Of course, it also works the other way around. This results in innovative growth for us.
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When and how did you actually start?
Stan: Shortly after Cristina graduated in June 2013, we rented a three metre squared workshop in east London. For a first step in commitment, we decided to participate in London Design Week. We created a whole new collection, which we finished in less than three months.
When is a memorable moment in your professional life?
Stan: For us 2019 was a year filled with unforgettable moments. We made our first seed lamps. Then the Adrian Sassoon Gallery approached us and wanted to exhibit our work. This was a big dream come true for us. At the end of the year we also received a request from Rossana Orlandi.