“It Means Ugly”
Founded by husband-duo Thomas Martinez Pilnik and Jake Cavallo, Feia celebrates failure, brings people together, and curates beautiful spaces with unconventional features
Feia, literally meaning Ugly in Portuguese (and in Spanish spelled Fea), is more than just an insult. It expresses curiosity, intrigue, excitment, novelty, beauty, bemusement, and everything in between.
Feia, literally meaning Ugly in Portuguese (and in Spanish spelled Fea), is more than just an insult. It expresses curiosity, intrigue, excitment, novelty, beauty, bemusement, and everything in between.
Pilnik - raised in London by Brazilian parents - grew up hearing the phrase “Ai, Que Coisa Feia!” throughout his childhood. It could describe a reaction his mum had while he bit his nails, a scraggle-toothed dog walking down the street, or even a stunningly opulent piece of art sitting at the Tate Modern.
We aim to capture that all with Feia. Through exhibitions, events, dinners, workshops, and more, we will surprise, delight, and sometimes even disgust. That is the whole point after all.
We aim to capture that all with Feia. Through exhibitions, events, dinners, workshops, and more, we will surprise, delight, and sometimes even disgust. That is the whole point after all.
Our Pillars
Art
Thomas is an artist, so art lies at the core of what we do. He makes, curates, and conjures things that hold Feia close.
Design
Jake is a designer with a background in architecture. He has worked in film, private homes, and commercial properties.
Pedagogy
Thomas a has a background in education, including a Masters degree in postsecondary education. We love to learn and to teach.
Community
Community is everthing. We are nothing without the people around us.
Culinary
Both Jake and Thomas find peace in the kitchen and inspiration in serving a perfect dish to a group of friends. Food is Art, Art is Food.
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