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In Murano, the legendary island of glass, some artisans seem almost born to create. Matteo Seguso is one of them. Born in Venice in 1973, the son of Bruno Seguso, himself a master engraver, Matteo grew up surrounded by glassworks and the glow of the furnaces. Yet, his journey toward the art of glass engraving began relatively late: it wasn't until 1998, at the age of 25, that his father suggested he try his hand at this discipline. Since January 1, 1999, he has taken his turn at the engraver's bench every day, and in 21 years, his passion has only grown.

In the workshop he inherited from his father and his partner Paolo, Matteo transforms vases, glasses, mirrors, and glass objects of all shapes into true works of art. His style, blending traditional engraving with the batter technique, has found its place in numerous private collections around the world. But despite his collaborations with prestigious glassworks and international designers, his attachment to Murano remains unwavering. Battuto, or "beaten" glass, is at the heart of his work. This technique, which involves covering the surface of a glass object with regular or free-form patterns, evokes the effect of hammered copper. Matteo explains that engraving and batteto are simply two different expressions of the same art, requiring the same precise gestures and the use of grinding wheels of varying sizes and shapes. The artisan's imagination and meticulousness then bring to life a unique object, where each stroke bears the master's personality.
For Matteo, being an artisan means freedom, creativity, satisfaction… but also effort and sacrifice. He fondly remembers his first day at the potter's wheel under his father's watchful eye, his first object completed on his own, and his international experiences, particularly in the United States, where he taught his craft. These memories, he says, still fuel his passion today.

Renowned for his dedication and mastery, Matteo Seguso has received numerous national and international awards and has been awarded the MAM (Master of Arts and Crafts), a distinction he believes symbolizes the culmination of his tireless work and unwavering creativity.

In his workshop, each piece is born from ancient, precise, almost ritualistic gestures. Whether working from drawings and models provided by his clients or from his own collection of sketches, Matteo shapes glass with infinite patience and boundless inventiveness. Through him, Murano glass continues to shine, not only for its transparency but also for the soul and passion of its creator.