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“I don't look at a lot of design. I try to stay focused on making sculptural art pieces and somehow translating them into design.”

Quote by Fernando Mastrangelo

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Fernando Mastrangelo

Fernando Mastrangelo, born on October 13, 1978, is an individual whose identity and profession remain unclear. more

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