Elsa Foulon's ceramics meet Schumacher's textiles at Paris Design Week 2024

For Paris Design Week this year, the renowned brand Schumacher invited ceramic artist Elsa Foulon, represented by Galerie Philia, to an exceptional exhibition titled Gemmes, where the delicacy of Schumacher textiles enhanced the timeless beauty of Foulon's ceramics.

It was within the setting of the Schumacher showroom located at 9 Rue Jacob in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France, that Foulon and Galerie Philia—an international gallery specialising in contemporary collectible design—chose to immerse Schumacher in the heart of an artistic odyssey, from September 5 - 14, 2024.

Marked by elegance and poetry, the design exhibition granted an opportunity to present exclusive creations by the founder of Elsa Foulon Studio, cloaked entirely with Schumacher fabrics. The Schumacher House, founded in 1889, today boasts more than 15,000 references in fabrics, wallpapers and decorative accessories and enjoys worldwide renown thanks to the quality and great diversity of its designs.

Inspired by nature and Schumacher's organic patterns, the French designer and ceramicist sought to echo the veins of stone and the sea's undulations in her showcased works at the design event. For Gemmes, Foulon presented a selection of lamp designs, some reaching up to 1.7 metres in height, alongside airy suspensions and elegant stool designs.

These product designs, both bold and harmonious, promise a striking visual experience. A true dialogue between materials and forms, the magic of Foulon's Gemmes lay in the encounter between refined textures, the soft colours of the textiles and the sculptural shapes of the ceramic art pieces. Carefully chosen by Foulon, the subtle shades of Schumacher fabrics 'Orissa | Alabaster' and 'Orissa | Blue & Natural' perfectly matched the curves of the light fixtures, while the 'Cloud Toile | Deft' fabric added a touch of lightness and softness to the furniture design's cushions.

Through this, Foulon and Galerie Philia weaved a poetic link between fabric and ceramics, creating a universe where every detail invited contemplation. This collaboration between formal elegance and sensuality offered a beautiful escape toward a bit of serenity.