SIX N. FIVE

After his latest collaboration with Poltrona Frau, we met with Ezequiel Pini, the Argentinian digital artist behind the award-winning studio Six N. Five, to learn more about his work and perspective on the role of collaborations in the design world.

The Amphora Guide: Your studio is known for blurring the boundaries between digital and physical worlds. How does this duality continue to shape your creative process today?

Six N. Five: That duality is no longer a tension for me, it feels more like a natural flow. I don’t separate these realms. One informs the other. The digital world gives me a space to imagine without limits, while the physical world brings resistance, texture, and time. Together, they create something more complete.

TAG: Nature and abstraction often recur in your work. Where do you currently find inspiration, and how does it influence the way you design immersive objects or spaces?

6N5: Inspiration usually comes from something simple: like how a shadow moves across a surface or how the light changes throughout the day. I’m always observing. The majestic Nature has been always an inspiration to me, I take time to contemplate, and analize shapes, colors, for me isn’t just a subject, it’s a rhythm, a way of understanding time and transformation. I don’t recreate nature, I try to echo its logic, its calm, its unpredictability, in how I shape objects and environments.

TAG: As design becomes increasingly global, what role do you see collaborations like this playing in pushing forward conversations about the future of design?

6N5: These kinds of collaborations are essential. They allow you to merge different worlds and values, in this case a digital artist’s perspective with a legacy of Italian craftsmanship. That friction, that dialogue, is where new ideas emerge. I think the future of design isn’t just about objects, but about how we bring together materials, stories, technologies, and cultures. Projects like this show what’s possible when that happens.

TAG: How did this collaboration with Poltrona Frau come about, and what made it the right fit for your studio?

6N5: We had been in conversation for some time, but it was when we started talking about light that everything clicked. They offered a space for experimentation, while still honoring their heritage. That balance made it feel like the right partnership from the beginning.

TAG: In working with Poltrona Frau, how does your creative philosophy align with the brand’s heritage in craftsmanship and innovation?

6N5: Both share a respect for time.

Poltrona Frau’s process is detailed, cared, and deliberate. My approach is similar. Even in digital, I work slowly, letting forms evolve until they feel right. There’s also a mutual appreciation for subtlety, for beauty that reveals itself over time. It’s not about making noise. It’s about making something that lasts, that holds presence quietly.

TAG: Looking at the collection, is there a piece that stands out to you personally, and why?

6N5: The Moonlamp holds a special moment in time for me. It’s inspired by the quiet drama of an eclipse, that moment where two worlds overlap. I wanted to freeze that instant into something tactile. It’s not just about the form, but about the light it creates, and the illusion of movement it suggests. There’s a kind of stillness in it that I connect to deeply.

TAG: How was the collection you first unveiled in Milan received there, and what kind of impact do you expect it to have with audiences in the Middle East?

6N5: The response in Milan was incredibly positive. People resonated with the emotional tone of the pieces, not just the aesthetics. I think in the Middle East, where there’s a deep appreciation for both craftsmanship and innovation, this collection can speak in a unique way. It’s not about trend. It’s about timelessness, light, and memory. I hope the pieces invite people into a slower, more reflective experience of space.