• Wagner’s work fuses tradition with bold authenticity to produce lamps and interior decoration
• A masterful combination of materials defines his work
• Minas Gerais’ cultural essence fuels his creative vision

Wagner Trindade describes himself as a highly curious craftsman. Through a problem-solving approach, he explores ways to combine brass, glass, wood and stone into furnishing pieces. “Each material contributes its own identity and complements the others,” he says. At the age of 13, Wagner handcrafted his first lantern—a defining moment that asserted his connection to craftsmanship. Today, he continues the traditional Moroccan lamp-making techniques his father learned from a Portuguese artisan in the 1960s and passed down to him. Although deeply rooted in tradition, Wagner's work moves beyond it through a creative process he describes as free and intuitive, devoid of function, form, or material. “Sometimes, I have a sudden flash of inspiration; other times, I dream of a piece.” He adds, “The pursuit of authenticity has made me more confident and free to believe in my ideas.”