Design-i: Camille Henrot

Frieze New York can be a daunting and exhilarating experience. Not to mention the sea journey to get there, which is actually quite fun provided you take a water taxi and are not prone to seasickness.

It's a huge place, to say the least.

So I typically hit the show with my running loafers on and move like a bloodhound on the scent of a Milkbone. It's a lot to take in and focus on especially if you're in the market for something special.

So when I screeched to a halt mid step and spied this jewel out of the corner of my eye, I was so utterly delighted.

Photo by me at the Kamel Mennour booth at Frieze New York

Camille Henrot
Head of the Fish
Desktop series 2014
Bronze

Sadly it had already been sold by the time I got to it. So I will have to be content
with this image....for now.

Henrot has a wonderful body of work of installations as well as pieces. I urge you to do your own research and Google her.

The Pale Fox

© Camille Henrot
Commissioned and produced by Chisenhale Gallery in partnership with Kunsthal Charlottenborg, Bétonsalon, and Westfälischer Kunstverein. Courtesy kamel mennour and Johann König. Photo: Andy Keate. 

I'd love to hear what you think of her work, please do let me know.

I- Robot: Reconnaissance Mission

It feels so James Bond and quite wicked...

To take control of a robot roaming around The Tate Modern (UK) at night.

After Dark robots roaming Tate Britain

© Alexey Moskvin

Recently the Tate had an event where you could sign onto their site and have the chance to take control of one of 4 robots roaming through the Tate. It was an opportunity to view amazing works of art in a semi-private setting, for you see, the take on this viewing was not only to provide an exclusive individual event but simultaneously offer a widely public show as well. The controller of each robot (chosen at random) is given a period of time to control the robot and the robot's video feed is broadcast to the public. If you ever wanted to make your breakout directing debut- what a way to go!

After Dark: roaming robot taking in Sir Jacob Epstein’s The Visitation, 1926

© Alexey Moskvin

How surreal this concept is, and how ingenious. Sadly, I must report I had missed the event but like me, you can share the experience HERE of course, if you want to know more about this event, the concept, and the determination; you can go directly HERE

Enjoy your scouting, whatever vessel you may use, and please do let me know your thoughts, I'd love to hear.

Design-i: Gilbert Poillerat

A masterful artisan manipulating iron into architecturally fanciful forms.

A Master to be sure. He had impeccable training and a provenance of working with and for peers of exceptional standing. A lifespan of creating from 1902-1988

Courtesy of Sotheby's 2004

 

Courtesy of Galerie Chastel-Maréchal 

Primarily architectural in form with a smattering of foliate, tassel, and draped fabric forms; Poillerat shied away from the more natural and sinuous motifs of his peers of the time.

Courtesy of Christies 2010

Most visually stimulating I feel, are his pieces which combine black grille work touched with hints of gilded elements.

 

Courtesy of Galerie Chastel-Maréchal

Courtesy of Joshua David from The Salon, NYC- sadly I have placed
these in the hands of a well deserving home and they are no longer available dear reader

 

Balance is the key to any successful interior no matter the style! One must strive for balance of pattern, texture, color, and finishes. That is what allows the eye to feast-  to rest-  and to enjoy.  A smattering of balanced styles and periods can be quite successfully modern with a hint of history and classicism. Balance your history with your future as you do not live a historical re-enactor's life.  Be forewarned though- it's always a matter of finding the right pair of seasoned eyes to gaze upon a space...

 

Please do let me know your thoughts, I'd love to hear. 

 

 

Design-i: Eva Hild

I have such a passion for matte white ceramics. There is something so pure and honest about the texture and reflection of light and resulting shadows. 

Classical forms appear more established and modern undulations take on an otherworldly hauntedness. 

To stand in the presence of an Eva Hild sculpture you are drawn into the curves, shadows, reflections, and depth of the piece. It is quite captivating. 

Eva Hild at the Collective 2 Design Fair, NYC

The manipulation of thin layers of clay, hand built and free formed into each masterful creation. 

Courtesy of the artists website

Interiors require space and light. 

A successful interior requires the manipulation of this light and space- allowing for the eye to take flight throughout the space resting on brief pauses of color, texture, and light. 

Courtesy of the artists website

Imagine for a moment- a room- properly poised with furnishings and fabrics. Classically tuned or Modernly curated- it makes no difference. Now place an Eva Hild on a Deco pedestal or a parchment console. Doesn't it just feel like home. 

Courtesy of the artists website

Black- now that's a whole different story for another day...

Please do let me know your thoughts, I'd love to hear from you. 

Design-I (eye)

Design-I(eye):

Embroidery obsessions

Miguel Cisterna has quite the eye- and hand for that matter. Embroidery is nothing new, an ancient art- and you may know of him already but it's the sheer ability and mastery of his craft that really gets your heart pumping.

courtesy of Maison Gerard

His mix of materials both classic and courant is refreshing and quite amazing at times. The honest simplicity of materials delights when your eye focuses on a glimmer hidden within the folds and stitches.

Hand embroidered linen shade with mussel shells and beads
courtesy of Maison Gerard

Interior Design is all about color, texture, pattern, and ultimately- the mix. How you put it together is what creates style. If you can do it with a smile and a glimmer in your eye- well, then; that's chic!

courtesy Maison Gerard

I've seen glimmering beetles, but grasshoppers? on stalks of corn, no less?! Truly the imagination is running wild- and so should yours! It may not be the subject matter you've been searching for but truly, is it no less a conversation piece? Can you not be inspired-


Take design into your own hands, go forth unafraid and be inspired- and if it should happen to be the case- you could always custom order something. Perhaps a pillow...



Please do let me know your thoughts; I'd love to hear-