Each piece reflects the artists' and designers' pursuit of material metamorphosis, creating objects that evoke both tactile intrigue and visual poetry.
Preview Day: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
On View: October 16 – 20, 2024
October 2, 2024 (Paris, France) – Galerie SCENE OUVERTE is pleased to announce its participation in the second edition of Design Miami/Paris, taking place from October 15 - 20, 2024, at the historic L'Hôtel de Maisons, located at 51 rue de l'Université. Dedicated to showcasing visionary creators who redefine the boundaries of artisanal innovation, the gallery will exhibit works by 14 international artists and designers. Presenting bold explorations of materiality and form, each work embodies a multisensory experience that merges aesthetic sophistication with masterful craftsmanship.
The presentation will feature an eclectic array of seating, tables, mirrors, vases, and decorative objects that transcend the ordinary through a transformative approach to materials. From wood, ceramic, and glass to sandstone, marble, clay, and silk, the selection represents a fluid interaction between innovation and tradition, unveiling new dimensions of material potential.
Inspired by organic forms and the comforting embrace of home, Parisa Bazargani's Cuddle chair embodies the seamless fusion of form and function. Through meticulous upholstery and savoir-faire, the chair transforms into an inviting design that harmonizes elegance and comfort. In a celebration of nature’s delicate intricacies, Célia Bertrand’s light fixture, Flore, marries porcelain craftsmanship with an ethereal quality, as seen in part at the newly opened restaurant L’Abysse in Monte-Carlo, designed by the founder of Galerie SCENE OUVERTE Laurence Bonnel.
At the heart of the exhibition lies a profound exploration of poetic forms, exemplified by Belgian design duo KRJST Studio. Their Wait for Her chair reflects a deep engagement with textile art, weaving together landscapes of imagination through complex threads. This piece, rooted in a dialogue between classical and contemporary influences, merges traditional weaving with advanced technologies to produce a new interpretation of tapestry.
In contrast, Don Cameron’s Oblique Coffee Table, crafted from black Spanish clay, draws inspiration from architectural theory, echoing Claude Parent’s influential oblique function, embracing sloped forms and unconventional angles. Hervé Langlais’ Carpatre III, a marble masterpiece, similarly engages architectural discourse, paying homage to the artistic legacies of Brancusi, Eduardo Chillida, and Carlo Scarpa.
Presented as Design at Large/, Studio BISKT will unveil Bench #1, bridging industrial processes and artisanal mastery. Crafted from enameled sandstone with a steel structure, the piece dissolves boundaries between art and design, embodying the studio's philosophy of pushing functional and aesthetic limits. Their series of vases, rendered in the same material, will be showcased alongside the bench, further exemplifying their innovative approach. This presentation also inaugurates the new addition of Studio BISKT the Young Scene Ouverte gallery program – a dedicated section of the gallery supporting young, promising artists and designers in their artistic development and creative vision.
The presentation will also highlight the talents of Silver Sentimenti, Alissa Volchkova, and Rinke Joosten, whose vibrant blown-glass vessels will be displayed alongside minimalist ceramic sculptures by Rino Claessens and Francisco Aniorte’s exquisitely crafted table series.
Coinciding with Design Miami Paris, Galerie Scene Ouverte will inaugurate its new exhibition space in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés with the solo show ‘Prométhée’ by prolific architecture and design studio RoWin’Atelier.
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L’hôtel de Maisons
51 rue de l’Université, 75007 Paris, France
Preview Day: Tuesday, October 15
Members Preview/ 11am – 3pm
Collectors Preview/ 3pm – 8pm
Public Show Days:
Wednesday, October 16/ 11am – 7pm
Thursday, October 17/ 11am – 7pm
Friday, October 18/ 11am – 7pm
Saturday, October 19/ 11am – 7pm
Sunday, October 20/ 11am – 4pm
About Galerie SCENE OUVERTE:
Galerie SCENE OUVERTE, newly located at 13 rue Bonaparte, Saint Germain des Prés in Paris, embodies the alliance between contemporary creativity and artisanal excellence. Here, beauty, craftsmanship and the sensations generated by materials converge to create a singular collection of art furniture and ceramics, available as one-off pieces, or very limited editions.
The young designers and ceramists represented by the gallery share a vision that transcends the simple functionality of objects. Their intrinsic creative energy, fueled by in-depth research into materials and know-how, makes them part of a History of the Decorative Arts. In this way, each work becomes the unique story of an era, a total vision of creation.
Our commitment extends beyond each individual creation, embracing the defense of the work of some thirty designers. Accompanying artists on their creative journey becomes a passionate mission, as does introducing buyers to the essence and uniqueness of each object. At Galerie SCENE OUVERTE, each piece emerges as the fruit of a symbiosis between designers and craftsmen, or directly from the artist's hand. The gesture takes on meaning. Each creation, imbued with a palpable uniqueness and undeniable sensitivity, becomes the witness to a rich collaboration at the heart of the Decorative Arts. Passed down from generation to generation, it carries the artistic heritage and creative spirit that define the soul of the gallery. http://galerie-sceneouverte.com/
Image Credits:
1. KRJST Studio, Waiting for her, 2024. Photography by Wearecontents.
2. Celia Bertrand, Flore. 2024. Photography by Vincent Amar.
3. Rinke Joosten, Momentum #016, 2024. Courtesy of the artist.
4. Don Cameron, Coffee Table Oblique. Courtesy of the artist.
5. 5. Studio BISKT, Magara and Balik Collection, Photography by Silvia Cappellari
6. 6. Studio BISKT, Magara and Balik Collection, Photography by Silvia Cappellari.