This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook
For his 19the edition, the popular SOUK pop-up market will be presented in a former textile factory, in the heart of the Mile-Ex architects’ district. Among the sixty creators who will participate in the event, here are five who offer functional and unique objects to add a little personality and aesthetics to your living space.
Jacques and Anna
Inspired by banker’s lamps, the Toucan model is a proposition with a classic and familiar look, a singular and altogether modern object. “Its material – acrylic – has also proven to be a powerful creative engine; its transparency, its soft texture which generates well-diffused light and its lightness guided the design process,” explains Anaïe Dufresne, founder and designer at Jacques et Anna. The designer enthusiastically awaits the next edition of SOUK. “I love that the event has become itinerant and that it transforms with each edition — and this, without ever losing its aesthetic guideline […] It’s a compendium of extraordinary encounters, both between designers and the public. »
Josie Daisy
Josie Daisy’s creations are named by first names, which gives a personality to the vases she makes from the workshop. “Handmade objects have a soul and this evolves over time. From their creation to their acquisition, in the moments shared in their presence, the history of these objects develops […] I choose their first names according to the personality that I see in the shape of the object and to emphasize the importance of people around me,” explains Josianne Desrochers, designer and founder of Josie Daisy. She chose ceramic as a creative material firstly for its versatility: it can be sculpted, painted, drawn, weaved, molded, deconstructed, etc. This complex and fascinating material allows you to play with shapes, colors and structures when you integrate it into your decor.
Reggyyy
From the first glance, this chair by Reggyyy captures the imagination. However, its creator describes it quite simply: “Tom, it’s simply a mixture of various things, a creation that allows me to express what I like in design, but also what I like in general. For example, the use of color, organic shapes, animals and creatures. My goal was not only to make a chair, but also to create a universe and define an atmosphere in which this thing would live,” says designer Reggy St-Surin. For the Tom chair, the self-taught industrial designer and 3D artist based in Montreal, who describes his approach as being more artistic than practical, says he was inspired by one of his favorite works, the Living Tower by Verner Panton, unveiled in 1969.
Gabriel Page furniture
“I like to add interest to simple furniture by playing with the texture of the wood. For the Piqué side table, I chose a fairly rare species of wood that cabinetmakers use very little, although it has a super interesting pattern, namely quilted maple. I wanted to keep the Japanese touch and draw inspiration from the “Wabi Sabi” interior design style. It is, among other things, a philosophy which says that we must find beauty in imperfection,” explains cabinetmaker Gabriel Page. This side table, with perfectly balanced dimensions of 38 cm x 38 cm x 38 cm, fits into the living room or bedroom. Gabriel Page furniture items can be custom designed, according to the customer’s needs.
Workshop Device
The workshop, which increases collaborations with other creators and artists, will present small concrete objects made by Béton Johnstone in Estrie. Both very simple and very attractive, these Appareil Atelier objects are available in two formats, quarter-circle and straight, thus allowing a varied arrangement according to the user’s preferences. “We can use concrete as a fruit base. Equipped with a thermal mass, it keeps the freshness of the fruits, thus preserving their flavor over time. The objects can also be used as decorations or even as a pocket,” describes Grégory-Charles Blanchette. Two colors are available to match various counters or tables.
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