Clove Studio’s lighting sculptures for Christian Louboutin’s Vermelho Hotel in Portugal. , Photo Credit: @klove.studio
Last month, the 11th edition of India Design ID hosted its first ID Collectibles Pavilion. Focusing largely on Indian designers and brands, it curated pieces that spoke to the environment as well as the aesthetic senses. For example, Clove Studio, which was recently in the news for the limited edition light sculptures they created for Christian Louboutin’s new Hotel Vermelho in Portugal, brought their own distinctive light fixtures; and Bengaluru-based Energy showed off its experiments with lighting and sustainable materials such as reed and Lakta fiber paper. Some others to collect:
Celebrating the Artisan
Atelier – Ashish Shah showcased a creative combination of design that integrates experimentation, craftsmanship and technology in a creative ecosystem for ‘collaboration and growth’. to empower Artisan, the atelier works with master craftsmen from across the country to create design objects. Inspired by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, designs included copper stools Damru (Lord Shiva’s favorite musical instrument), terracotta and aluminum totem consoles that can be separated into perch stools and tables and so on.
Damru stool.
Terracotta and aluminum Totem console.
take it
Take Edition – Handcrafted Artifacts Commissioned take on art Magazine – highlights the works of artists such as Ayesha Singh, Dhruvi Acharya and GR Iranna. “Editions has made it possible to bring artworks into the homes of a large community of art enthusiasts, even though they may not necessarily be art collectors,” says Bhavna Kakkar, founder and director of Latitude 28 Galleries in Delhi. Don’t make your mark on me.” take on art, The lion sculpture was a playful look at how architectural forms can be layered; The head was spinning in Acharya’s work to depict emotion; While the contemporary sculpture of Buddha of Iranna Paduka (slippers) signified a journey towards the making of the intention.
Dhruv Acharya’s boisterous head.
Statue of Ayesha Singh.
GR IranaPaduka.
sitting power
The line of chairs by luxury furniture brand, Writer, blends craftsmanship and materials with innovation. “The current design reflects our heritage,” said co-founder Sajal Lamba. Then followed the introduction of a number of lifestyle products by the Chennai-based Beetroot company, of which ‘That Chair’ – a sculptural design that ‘blurs the boundaries between space and utility’ – stood out. and Bengaluru-based Phantom Hands, who paid homage to the legacy of artisans past with their sculptural minimalism.
That chair from The Beetroot Company.
Sculptural design of Phantom Hands.
Chairs by Writer.
bring darth vader home
Innovative Lighting Designs Limited (ILDL) not only lit up the fair grounds, but it also offered delightful collectibles. Like the lamp shade that resembles Darth Vader’s helmet. “We star wars Keeping that in mind when we came up with this design, but ‘mona’, a hand-blown glass shade, is a peaceful interpretation of it,” says Andre Rabel, deputy director of Czech lighting brand Brokis, who partnered with ILDL to bring the design to life. Collaborated with. to India. The booth also showcased marble countertops that light up. Vikram Jain, director, ILDL, says, “With each design, we aim to transform spaces and celebrate the dynamics of light. “
Brockis Mona Lamp.
Andre Rabelais with Mona
The writer is reviewer-curator by day and visual artist by night.