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.