Paper Collective [Designer of the Week] Manuela Guidarini (Italy)
- May 12
- 2 min read
A place where the creativity of artists from all over the world comes together. Paper Collective (poster brand) from Copenhagen. This week's designer is [Manuela Guidarini].
Manuela Guidarini is an Italian architect and artist. Currently based in both Italy and Copenhagen, her work continues to explore a unique point where geometry, materiality, and emotion intersect.
Her creative style is characterized by a thorough process of "removing rather than adding." She strips away ornamentation, searching for the ultimate balance where nothing more can be taken away. Through this "aesthetics of subtraction," her works possess a refined precision and a serene atmosphere that envelops the viewer.
Having a background as an architect, she possesses a keen sensibility for space.
Color Tone: A calm and clear color design using subdued, muted tones.
Form: A quietly assertive form and a calculated geometric composition.
Texture: The carefully layered surface creates a delicate interplay of light and shadow.
These elements come together, and her paintings transcend mere visual objects, inviting a specific "atmosphere" or "emotion" into the space.
Manuela's work offers us a sense of clarity and serenity, a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Her pursuit of the essence of things seems to quietly question what true richness means in the modern age.
"I am always searching for the moment when a work is completed in its most stripped-down form."
Manuela Guidarini's world is a coexistence of architectural rigor and human warmth. Its refined beauty brings a comforting tranquility to the space.
"My work has a simple composition that responds to its surroundings, giving it the feel of a small spatial experiment. I find clear meaning in each step of the process and strip away anything unnecessary. This kind of decisiveness is something I acquired while studying architecture." - by Manuela Guidarini
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(Left) Ash Traces (Center) Ombre (Right) Sand Traces
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