Inspiration was few and far between for me during the majority of last year but often in times of adversity, great creative projects are born. Enter

, most recently the director of Pierre Yovanovitch’s New York Studio who turned his home into a show space for contemporary art and design – all while he and his partner architect Clio Dimofski were still living there.

The idea was cultivated out of a discussion with friend

, a collectible furniture designer. While largely confined to their homes the pair were itching for opportunities and inspiration at a time when the pandemic had halted gallery openings and shows. Reminiscent of the bohemian Salon culture of the 18th Century, Garcé’s apartment was a cosy and safe solution for designers to see new work and discuss and exchange ideas.

Garcé says.

Felton, who spent most of the lockdown period on a farm in upstate New York has been experimenting with the materiality of lava stone.

he says. “

Presenting three new pieces especially for the home studio alongside work from

and other collaborators the designs sit in comfortable symbiosis, something not achievable at a standard gallery opening.

Kim, a chameleon of the design world working across the spheres of interiors, furniture, sculpture and art contributed a range of designs including his sculptural oyster lamp, a floor lamp with a curious lacquer shade (my personal favourite) and a chair with a heart-shaped back. While Green River Project’s eye-catching painted folding bamboo screen can be seen alongside artwork by

. Every room is brimming with contemporary design by friends and from Garcé’s own personal collection.

Impressed with the success of the concept to bring people together for one joint creative venture Garcé is already making plans for the model to continue and evolve, having recently bought an apartment in Lisbon which he also plans to turn into a gallery.

The team behind the project, from left to right: Ian Felton, Sean Davidon and Olivier Garcé.

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