Using traditional woodworking techniques learned at an artist's residency in Ibitipoca, a small nature refuge nestled in the Serra da Mantiqueira, Brazil, DJ Papagaio creates sensitively colorful designs that celebrate the country's native diversity.
The designer's main theme is also his raw material; a dedicated researcher of Brazilian woods and their use, DJ Papagaio's pieces combine and contrast different species of wood, highlighting their natural characteristics such as color and grain.
A renowned DJ, Papagaio has established himself in Rio de Janeiro's exclusive party scene, but now has design as his main priority.
