Katia Meneghini and Thanos Zakopoulos, known as CTRLZAK, have been researching expressive oriental and western shapes for some time now, and they create unexpected, “contaminated” patterns that make for very original design. Their latest project, “Motley”, a series of coloured tablecloths featuring reworked, traditional patterns from various cultures, is evidence of this hybrid approach. Again, East meets West, in a blaze of graphic and floral décor, and instead of the pure white settings normally insisted on by chefs, tables “dress” in patterns. The Motley project confirms the trend of looking back in time in order to recover figurative art from past centuries, and then reinterpreting it freely. Daring colours and combinations evoke stately memories that can transform daily living into a colourful feast.