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“ We are going through a pandemic and facing another crisis in the furniture and decoration industry . Due to the lack of raw materials in the local industry , I believe it will take about six months in order to normalize this situation . Given this scenario , the trend for 2021 is auspicious for those who work with other types of materials , such as natural fibres , valuing artisanal and social work .
Sérgio Matos
“ If we talk about ‘ Brasilidade ’, certainly there won ’ t be only one point of view , just one concept . From north to south , we will find different types of ‘ Brazilianities ’ that are also placed in the concepts of Brazilian furniture . It can be found in a more refined furniture or with a more evident concept , like our furniture , or more minimalist as seen with designers in the south of Brazil or in other states .
SÉRGIO MATOS
Sérgio Matos is a designer who tells stories through his research and materialized ideas , establishing affective connections based on Brazilian identity and ancestry .
Culture is an essential raw material for his work , which reveals a genuine search for originality . His intention is to design away from trends and exalt identity , provoking reflections and sensations from textile fabrics . His career - since the opening of his studio in 2010 , has gained recognition and collaborates to strengthen the image of Brazilian design across borders , a path that also opens the way for the dissemination of knowledge while establishing , by combining design with craft consulting aimed at the artisan communities , experiences that translate into an immersion into the ancestry , the material and immaterial richness of the place , the optimization of the surrounding raw material and references to belonging .
The designer understands that people are interested in products that connect them with their memories and experiences , ones that are linked to their own references and attitudes towards their surroundings . For him , more than just function , design is able to encompass history , memory and emotional ties . It is through this perception - ingrained with the essence of Brazil - that Sérgio Matos gets inspired and nourishes the development of furniture and decoration items . All endorsed in the cultural cauldron with mixed spices . The solid foundation of creation lays its feet on regionality , an identity that resists time and preserves the ancestral knowledge that rests in artisan communities .
Sérgio Matos