inga sempé: tutti frutti exhibition at villa noailles in hyères

inga sempé is a french designer who lives and works in paris. her work is known for having the ability to deal with things in a sensitive way, adding a strong meaning to the sense of touch. the idea of everyday use is at the center of her approach, where she often seeks out materials with special properties to answer the need of a daily function. opened on the 30th of june and running until the 24th of september of 2017, ‘tutti frutti’ is sempé’s solo exhibition at villa noailles in hyères, in the south of france, displaying sketches, mock-ups, and objects.

inga sempés’ ‘tutti frutti’ will be held at villa noailles in hyères, in the south of france

inga sempé’s ‘tutti frutti’ exhibition at villa noailles gives the visitor a closer and detailed view into her work and creation processes. by showcasing each project from its initial stages — including sketches, detailed drawings and rough mock-ups — the viewer is taken into a behind-the-scenes look at how the designer approaches and develops each project. the miniaturesque aesthetic of the whole exhibition results in an intimate feeling that highlights the designer’s point of view.

it will run until the 24th of september of 2017

‘everyday life and its accoutrements appeal to me — basic systems and simple mechanisms. I try to design things that are simple, versatile, unusual and uncategorizable; and to make them charming,’ comments inga sempé. ‘I’m interested only in mass-production: most of the objects exhibited in ‘tutti frutti’ are produced by small to medium-sized manufacturers. the exhibition mixes initial studies with finished objects from the last 15 years or so. outline sketches, detailed drawings, rough mock-ups or precise models are displayed alongside furniture, lamps, rugs, textiles and other objects designer for italian, scandinavian and french companies.’

visitors will be able to see sketches, mock-ups, and objects