Bijo

Nico Conti (born 1992) is a Maltese artist residing in London. Following his B.A. (Honours) in Fine Arts at the Institute for the Creative Arts (2016) in Malta, he then moved to London to study ceramics at the Royal College of Art. During his time at the RCA, Conti was awarded various awards and was also invited to present his 3-dimensional printed work to HRH, the Prince of Wales. Here Conti found new ways of subverting processes, drawing together his fondness of material and his inquisitive nature. Conti recently relocated his studio back to Malta.

His forms often represent nostalgic memories of nature and religious architecture. By embracing the tradition and heritage that surrounded his upbringing, Conti’s work is autobiographical at its core. By pairing humble materials like clay with the latest technologies in 3D printing, Conti imbues his work with qualities of elegance, balance, luxury and beauty. His unique pieces made out of the finest porcelain are designed to interact with light.