TONI GRILO, designer
(eng)
Born in 1979 in France, Toni Grilo graduated in furniture and interior design at the prestigious Ecole Supérieure Boulle in Paris.
Since 2001, lives and works in Lisbon continuing to develop projects in Paris.
After meeting the designer Marco Sousa Santos, Toni discover Portugal and work in Proto Design agency.
In 2003 and 2004, he organizes workshops with international designers and schools, and designs exhibitions for In' nova design fair in Lisbon. In this context, Toni binds with Radi Designers, especially Robert Stadler who takes him back to Paris to collaborate with them.
Back to Portugal next year, Toni creates the agency Objection with the designer Elder Monteiro. During the biennial Experimenta Design 2005, he presents some pieces in a solo exhibition, "Dysfunction". He met Brigitte Fitoussi, artistic director of Christofle, which invites him to draw silver pieces. The collection created becomes an international success and is exposed since then in various world capitals.
In 2008, he opens his own studio, specialized in product design and art direction.
(pt)
Nascido em 1979 em França, Toni Grilo formou-se em design de mobiliário e arquitectura de interior na conceituada École Supérieure Boulle em Paris.
Desde o ano 2001, vive e trabalha em Lisboa continuando a desenvolver projectos em Paris.
Um encontro com o designer Marco Sousa Santos leva Toni a descobrir Portugal e trabalhar na sua agência Proto Design.
Em 2003 e 2004, organiza workshops com designers e escolas internacionais e desenha as exposições para a feira de design In'nova em Lisboa. Neste contexto, Toni liga-se com os Radi Designers, especialmente o Robert Stadler que o leva a regressar a Paris para colaborar com eles.
De volta a Portugal no ano seguinte, Toni cria a agência Objection com o designer Elder Monteiro. Durante a bienal Experimenta Design 2005, apresenta peças numa exposição individual, “Dysfunction”. Conhece então a Brigitte Fitoussi, directora artística da marca de prestígio Christofle, que o convida a desenhar peças em prata. A colecção criada torna-se um êxito internacional e é exposta desde então em várias capitais do mundo.
Em 2008, inicia a sua actividade a solo e abre o seu estúdio em nome próprio, especializado em design de equipamento e direcção artística.
(fr)
Né en 1979 en France, Toni Grilo est diplômé en design de mobilier et architecture intérieure à l'École Supérieure Boulle à Paris.
Depuis 2001, il vit et travaille à Lisbonne, tout en continuant à développer des projets à Paris.
Suite à la rencontre du designer portugais Marco Sousa Santos, Toni découvre le Portugal et vient travailler dans son agence Proto Design.
En 2003 et 2004, il organise des workshops avec des designers et des écoles de design internationales: il expose et met en scène leurs prototypes dans le cadre du salon In’nova dédié aux arts de la table. Il se lie à cette occasion aux Radi Designers, notamment à Robert Stadler qui l’incite à revenir à Paris pour collaborer avec eux.
De retour au Portugal l'année suivante, Toni fonde son agence Objection avec le designer Elder Monteiro. Pour la biennale Experimenta Design 2005, Toni présente des pièces dans son exposition “Dysfunction”. Il rencontre alors Brigitte Fitoussi, directrice artistique de Christofle, qui l'invite à dessiner pour la marque. La collection créée est un succès et est exposée depuis dans les capitales du monde.
En 2008, il se lance en solo et ouvre son studio à son nom, spécialisé en design de produit et direction artistique.
Principal exhibitions :
_ Salon off de la Biennale de Saint-Étienne, France (2002).
_ Ice Scream, design food for Experimentadesign (2003).
_ Wickergames, wicker pieces for DIM - Berlin (2003).
_ Abanque, customization of a traditional portuguese stool for Mousse gallery - Lisbon (2004).
_ Designwise 2.0, gift for EXD brand at Santa Catarina Palace - Lisbon (2004).
_ Twice, presentation of new glass technology in In’nova Fair (2004).
_ Sopro, glass vases for Mousse gallery - Lisbon (2004).
_ Voyager, travelling exhibition of Portuguese Design in Europe (2004-05).
_ Mooma, furniture at Shangaï Furniture Fair (2005).
_ Brave New Worlds, designfilm pool at Designmai of Berlin (2005).
_ Dysfunction, diversion of quotidian objet, solo exhibition in Lisbon (2005).
_From, exhibition for Christofle, for the Designer's Days in Paris (2006).
Wold Tour New-York, Milão, Mónaco, Londres, Lisboa, Atenas, Vilnius, Munich...
_ Lápis, pen design for Viarco, Loja da Atalaia in Lisbon (2007).
_ CIN Remake08, performance and customization of tram, Carris Museum of Lisbon (2008).
_ Coca Cola Gosta de ti, collective exhibition for Experimenta Design 2009.
_ Losing Values, solo exhibition at Fabrico Infinito in Lisbon (2009).
_ Exhibition at ShowMe Gallery in Braga (2009).
_ Metals, collective exhibition at Tools Gallery in Paris (2010).
_ Lisboa Design Show, curator of “Perspectives”, house decoration with designers(2010).
_ Launching of the brand Riluc at Maison&Objet design fair in Paris (2011).
_ Dessine-moi le Japon, exhibition of 100 creatives of the wold, contributing with a draw in support of Japan.
_ Reflection, solo exhibition for Experimenta Design 2011.
_ Do Moderno, duo exhibition at Caroline Pagês Gallery in Lisbon (2011).
_ Collective exhibition at ShowMe Gallery (2011).
