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Marset Takeover
Sarah Espeute
Sips
Sarah Espeute is a French artist and designer known for her textile creations. She mainly works with embroidery, combining art and functionality. Her pieces stand out not only for their beauty, but also for their meticulous approach to detail and her ability to tell stories through thread and fabric.
Your work at Oeuvres Sensibles revolves around the home and the experiences and moments we have there. What does home mean to you? How do we create one?
SEHome is a nest, a refuge, a place where you feel good, where you can relax and, above all, a space that inspires me. You have to be patient, building your home takes time and that's normal because you have to live in it and create your own moments to make it meaningful. It has to be personal and reflect who you are. That's the most important thing.
Let's talk about light. What or who lights you up? Where does your inspiration come from?
SEInspiration comes from everywhere: details, moments, memories, feelings. I'm quite a nostalgic person, but in a positive sense. I like to think back or even relive happy moments. I can lose myself in my thoughts for a long time, thinking and then I can't stop creating. So after a lot of thought, I go for it.
Which part of a house interests you most? What do you like to see there?
SEIn fact, all of them! I don't have a preference, they're all interesting to script and there are moments to be experienced in each of them.
You studied art. How does art relate to our daily lives? Can the everyday objects we use be considered pieces of art?
SEI studied Applied Arts, which gave me a more 'commercial' and 'functional' view of art. Then, in a self-taught way, I wanted to explore my artistic sensibility through everyday objects. I like to imagine them as little souls, each with a story to tell, sensitive little works of Art (Œuvres sensibles). It makes more sense for me to work in this way and it's also a better way of consuming. Creating an attachment to objects may mean that they are less likely to be thrown away. I'm against a consumer society and I hope to be able to change the way we consume a little in this way.
How have you gone about choosing the lighting for your own home? What makes you opt for a particular design?
SELight is very important in my home or in my store to create an atmosphere. So every evening it's a ritual to turn on each lamp individually. I like to have a variety of lamps, on the floor, on the wall, on a table, big and small. I think I like them to be discreet but with an unusual shape.
Textures feature very prominently in all your creations. What's the ideal light to fully appreciate them?
SEMy pieces live with daylight and I like them at any time of day: the soft light of the morning, the very direct and powerful light of midday, then the evening light that plays with the shadows.
Eco-responsibility is one of the main values in your work. At Marset we're also working hard to improve the efficiency and sustainability of our designs and processes. How do you see the future? Do you see light or darkness?
SEI always see the light! I remain positive when I see all the new brands and designers who are taking this subject very seriously and for whom it's a priority. I sincerely hope that the consumer will go for these solutions too.
What do you like most about Sips, the Marset collection you've chosen for this collaboration?
SEI find it very endearing! It reminds me a bit of a little r2-d2 robot. There's something amusing about its proportions, but it's also very chic. I think it's a great balance. I see it everywhere in my house, on my table in the living room, in the kitchen, in the bedroom and in the bathroom.
Sips is about the same size as a bottle and is perfect for a dining table.
You also play a lot with visual effects in your creations. Why? What do you find interesting?
SEMy trompe-l'oeil illustrations, like Sips, add a little poetry to the table. I find it interesting to illustrate a convivial moment by playing with emotions and memories, while having fun and remaining elegant and timeless.
Finally, could you recommend a good wine to savour slowly and in good company?
SEI really like natural white wine and recently I had a delicious one at the Atelier Renata restaurant in Marseille called 'Biancoviola', a natural wine produced on the west coast of Sicily by Aldo Viola.
