Luca Porcelli: Italy’s Gift to Miami
I first met Luca Porcelli during Art Basel Miami Beach week in 2015, when he was exhibiting his work at Poltrona Frau in the Miami Design District. I had heard about Porcelli and his unique artwork when I lived in Italy, and it was my great pleasure and honor to finally meet him.
An extravagant man, who never ceases to amaze with his creativity across various medium, Porcelli moved to Miami for stimulation, to learn new techniques, and to become a better teacher for the artists of tomorrow.
After his exhibition in 2015, Porcelli and his partner invited my father and me to dinner and I was fascinated by the story of how his latest collection was created.
From a small area in Naples, Luca Porcelli moved to Milan, the capital of fashion, to seek multiple ways to become visible in the art world. He started by organizing events with themes like cooking and photography, then moved to visual merchandising, and eventually found his passion as a fashion designer. Porcelli expanded his fashion knowledge by moving to Kenya, where he learned different techniques for using fine and prestigious materials.
Luca Porcelli used the knowledge acquired in Kenya to introduce one-of-a-kind furniture in Milan, and opened his first showroom, Wozzup Mutazionediinterni in 2007. He showcased eclectic furniture pieces: sofas covered in chinchilla fur, chairs covered in python skin, marble armchairs covered in seal skin, lamps embellished with pony skin, and many more. All of these creations were presented with finishing touches using fine materials like Svaroksi crystals, lace and different kinds of metals.
These exclusive creations were targeted for the elite. The majority of the pieces are made-to-measure and one-of-a-kind. Due to their popularity, Porcelli was forced to open a second showroom in Milan.
Porcelli is constantly looking for new sources of inspiration and is devoted to inspiring young artists. After being acknowledged for his work in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Africa, Brazil and Asia, Porcelli decided to move to Miami in 2015 to further continue to diversify his unique techniques.
During his stay in Miami, Porcelli participated in three Art Basel week fairs; contributed to the Design on a Dime event (an AIDS fundraiser), which showcased 25 top designers; presented his photobook at the Italian Consulate; and was presented in the Miami Décor Year Book in May, 2018. Luca Porcelli also contributed to the imaging of the Al Capone Villa located on Palm Island in Miami Beach.
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SELF-CONFIDENCE: 0:28 sec.
INSIGHT & INSPIRATION: 0:37 sec.
SERENDIPITY: 00:56 min.
SELF-CONFIDENCE: 1:21 min.
SELF-CONFIDENCE: 0:29 sec.
UNDERSTANDS THE BUSINESS OF ART: 1.39 min.
PERSEVERANCE FURTHERS: 2:36 min.
SEIZES OPPORTUNITIES: 1:23 min.
STRONG DRIVE FOR ACHIEVEMENT: 0:40 min.
EXPOSURE TO BROAD INFLUENCES: 0:29 min.
CRITICAL THINKING: 0:18 min.
OVERCOMES CHALLENGES TO SUCCEED: 0:48 min.
COLLABORATION: 0:52 sec.
SERENDIPITY: 0:36 min.
UNDERSTANDS THE AUDIENCE’S PERSPECTIVE: 0:17 min.
CRITICAL THINKING: 0:20 min.
