SOMMAIRE brings together in Paris a collection made by various artists with diverse influences and entirely unique visions, all of which share a common thread rooted in the values and principles that underpin a dialogue between forms—sometimes functional, sometimes playful.
A rich tapestry of creativity and innovation connects these remarkable artists, each with a distinctive vision shaped by their unique backgrounds and practices for ceramics and upcycled jewelry to playful design, their works blend cultural heritage, ecological awareness, and intimate storytelling, transforming everyday materials into profound reflections on identity, history, and environmental responsibility.
As a matter of fact, Anna Airoldi’s Solitas project, which honors European Latin folk art by reinterpreting traditional objects with volcanic rock and pliable clay. A graduate of Paris’s Duperré School, her pieces, shaped by fire, bridge artisanal heritage and ecological awareness, symbolizing the strain on Earth’s overexploited soils. Nature is also present in Alice Trescarte’s proposal. She blends her fashion design background with ceramics, creating works inspired by the rugged landscapes of her native Cévennes. Her totemic forms, incorporating schist stone, balance decorative precision with raw, primitive textures, grounding her art in natural heritage.
Margot Lacombe transforms domestic scenes into artworks that merge familiarity and disruption. Using materials like wool, stone, and ceramics, she captures the intimacy of everyday objects, imbuing them with emotional resonance and universal reflection. Nothing more domestic than Olivia Simorré’s spoons, reimagined by her as luxurious, sustainable jewelry. Rescued from flea markets, these everyday utensils preserve their cultural history while embarking on new artistic journeys, emphasizing the beauty of reuse and reinvention.
The design duo sashaxsasha, Alexandra Gineva and Alexander Dobrovskiy, combine their architectural training and Moscow roots in playful yet monumental creations. Their work fuses classical and contemporary influences, celebrating memory and visual traditions. Last but not least, Polina Torbina, or tantamount the same, Studio Torbina, a body of work exploring the intersection of art curation and design, which leads to culturally resonant pieces. A dialogue centered on the reinvention of the everyday through the transformation of common objects from our daily lives into meaningful works of art.
SOMMAIRE presents unique objects available for purchase from December 10th to 15th at 30 Rue du Château d’Eau with the support of FRAMA, the Danish brand that has lent the furniture that embraces the pieces of this collection.
OPENING NIGHT:
Tuesday, December 10th, starting at 5 PM.
