Through the use of plaster and straw, the students were invited to reflect on the use of space and materials, and to explore the limits of functionality and form. This combination of spatial awareness and material innovation leads to a renewed understanding of the potential of simple materials.
Workshop conducted by Jean-François Dingjian with Marie Avezard, Gabriel Bessac, Arthur Carpentier, Ysé Domerg, Blanche Evrard, Max Ezzedine, Lou-Eve Ferrand, Emma Fretiere, Emma Gaillard Bamou Heuman, Florian Girault, Hanyang Jiang, Mina Lamary, Orane Louisgrand, Hermione Lucena, Margaux Muet, Perle Quaiser, Mélanie Remaud, Maxence Rondeau, Matéo Rouvier, Hector Saura, Laura Semente, Anouk Sultana, Raphaël Thiphavong, Yeva Vasuria and Victor Verot.
In partnership with manufacturer Eurosandow and Greenhouse
Emmanuel Louisgrand
Emmanuel Louisgrand is a
graduate of the École Nationale
des Beaux-Arts de Lyon. After
completing a post-graduate
course in "Art and design,
urban landscapes and spaces"
in Rennes in 1993, he settled
in Saint-Étienne, where he
developed his research on public
spaces, gardens and cities in
transition. He also teaches
at the École Supérieure d’Art
Annecy Alpes (ESAAA).
Tejo Remy
Dutch designer Tejo Remy
studied at Utrecht School of
Arts. He joined the Droog Design
collective in 1993. What sets
him apart is his, pioneering and
singular approach to reuse.
His work is a tribute to manual
thinking. His iconic creations,
such as Rag Chair and Chest of
drawers, have joined numerous
museums collections.
French expert in textile transformation based in Saint-Étienne, Eurosandow designs and manufactures high-quality tensioners, straps, nets, and ropes for industries and professionals, while offering innovative solutions to its clients.
Greenhouse is an association founded in 1997 to promote contemporary art, design and architecture. Its members, architects, designers, visual artists and graphic artists ranging from beginners to experienced practitioners, work to foster multidisciplinarity and organise exhibitions.