The Afterlife of a Coffee Ritual.

Deeply passionate about both art and cuisine, Saschia has developed a creative path in which these two worlds merge naturally and originally. He began his artistic journey working with oil paints, but it was after moving to Venice, where he lived for six years, that his research took a decisive turn.

It was there that he started painting using coffee grounds as his primary pictorial medium.

At the same time, his culinary practice evolved around a clear philosophy: a great chef must be able to elevate every ingredient to its highest organoleptic expression. From this belief emerged culinary experiments in which coffee grounds were used in recipes, marinades, and salt crusts for fish.

Yet, Saschia’s research goes beyond technique. The coffee bean, from cultivation to roasting, undergoes months of intense, passionate labor, only to release its aromas in a few fleeting moments through water and steam. According to Saschia, this process cannot end without due recognition. For this reason, he does not define his practice as “recycling,” but rather as a “rightful cycle”: a conscious and respectful act toward coffee itself.

In Venice, Saschia worked with Alessandro Stanziani, a chef and art collector, owner of two historic restaurants and well known for hosting artists, painters, sculptors, and master glassmakers at his table. Stanziani collects original sketches by artists such as Picasso and De Chirico, created specifically for him. A strong artistic and culinary bond developed between the two. Deeply impressed by Saschia’s work, Stanziani invited him to exhibit his pieces on the walls of his restaurants, alongside works by renowned international artists.

Also in Venice, Saschia met Bruna Aickelin, owner of the famous Il Capricorno Gallery. Bruna immediately recognized the strength of his artistic research and encouraged him to continue developing his work with coffee, directing him toward New York. For Saschia, this was a fundamental step in the growth of his international career.

In 2010, Saschia moved to New York, where he worked in kitchens to support himself while beginning to exhibit his artworks. In 2011, he relocated to the United Arab Emirates, initially settling in Dubai, where he intensified his artistic production. In 2013, he moved to Abu Dhabi, where he exhibited his works within the restaurant he managed. There, he met Vania, who began curating the exhibition and sale of his artworks. He then continued to exhibit in prestigious places of UAE's capital, such as: Manarat Al Saadiyat, The Galleria, and galleries such as Novus and Corso Design. His work belongs to the collections of many notable collectors of the region, including members of the UAE ruling family.

Today, Saschia is the owner of Bovini Restaurant & Café, a space where art and cuisine coexist in harmony, and where visitors can experience his works: an expression of a unique journey that unites material, passion, and respect for the cycle of life.