Vertical chandelier Mouvement by Olivia Cognet

Continuing her exploration of curves and the distribution of light, Olivia Cognet presents her latest chandelier, entitled Vertical Movement. This striking piece consists of a metal rod supporting twenty-seven unique, handcrafted abstract ceramic forms, creating an impression of movement and fluidity. The various holes and openings in the ceramic allow light to shine through, highlighting its mesmerizing design.

Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and designer Olivia Cognet has focused on ceramics, the fertile medium through which she expresses her boundless creativity. Thanks to the freedom this material offers her to explore all shapes and sizes, she creates monumental bas-reliefs and giant totems, as well as chairs, tables, lamps, and vases. These unique pieces, handcrafted by the artist in her studio, all share the same high aesthetic, abstract, and graphic standards. She draws inspiration from the interplay of light and shadow in California's landscapes, its modernist architecture, and its vibrant natural beauty. By bringing a modern twist to the grand tradition of decorative arts, her works are both functional and powerfully evocative. Olivia Cognet grew up in Nice on the French Riviera, studied at the Villa Arson, and was influenced by the brilliant masters of the Vallauris school, from Picasso to Roger Capron; for her, ceramics are a key element of architecture. She begins by exploring ideas on paper before moving on to stoneware, using a local clay that comes in three natural hues. Her creations highlight the power of contrasts; her minimal, geometric lines intertwine with a sensual and organic vocabulary. The austere aesthetic of the raw clay is enhanced by the elegance of the crackled glazes, which generate unique effects. Elsewhere, ethereal outgrowths defy the laws of gravity. Day after day, guided by her intuition, Olivia Cognet reinvents the poetic experience of creation, shaping the work through the purity of the material. It is the magic of the artisan, combined with the promise of vibrant beauty, to enhance everyday life. Olivia is now back in France where she works in the former studio of the French ceramic master Roger Capron.

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