illy art collection by Rufus Willis (2005) 4 illy signed and numbered – espresso cups and saucers. New, never used, in the original gift box with brochure and illy coffee. Designer: Rufus Willis – Città dell’arte fondazione pistoletto. Rufus Willis brings a contemporary interpretation to the traditional designs used to decorate porcelain English tea and coffee sets. In place of idyllic landscapes, Willis portrays modern urban reality and the blight caused by pollution, traffic and wars. Rufus Willis is a young architect and designer who resides in London. His design for illy was unanimously chosen by a jury from among proposals by artists studying at the Pistoletto Foundation in Biella, Italy.