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Talking about the project Poonawalla
noted “it is great to be able to design on
such a large scale, going beyond what I
could ever do with a traditional canvas.
Whilst I have incorporated elements of
my style I have also tried to preserve
the distinctive character of the brand
particularly in the choice of colour pallet”.
Alongside Poonawalla, Inkiostro Bianco
worked with eight other designers including
Italian design agency Studio Zero; Giorgia
Ricci, an Italian artist and illustrator; and
Pisati Marco, a designer and architect from
Florence.
Talking about the collaboration Manuel
Mollicone - creative director of Inkiostro
Bianco - says “The cooperations with
designers represent a cultural and creative
enrichment for Inkiostro Bianco.
We hope we have done justice to Michelle’s
designs, the final wallpapers are the
result of intense four-handed work: a
very delicate process that requires at the
same time great respect for the styles and
proposals developed and attention not to
distort their artistic origins”.
Alongside the collaboration with Inkiostro
Bianco Michelle has been working on
various other charitable projects including
21 Migrants, a sketch to portrays the human
tragedy of the impact of the Corona Virus
in India which was sold to raise money
for charity; Masks d’Art a series of masks
which will be sold to raise money for Art for
Concern; and a new abstract paintings series
called Colours of Life . Painted in a thick
impasto style these new abstract works
reflect a vision of positivity and vibrancy as
we look to the future. Inspired by nature, the
works have been produced during lockdown
and are influenced by what Michelle has
been able to see around her.
Website: www.michellepoonawalla.com
www.inkiostrobianco.com
Social Media: @michelle_poonawalla
@inkiostrobianco