"I create 'sculptures for living' that question ancestral and contemporary know-how and seek to refocus attention on studio practice, the hand, and the act of Making, without dissociating them from Thought."
SARAH MONTET
CURVY WORLD STUDIO
artist & designer, La Courneuve (93)
Sarah tells us about the two sides of her work, or how architecture meets the Fine Arts.
Tell us your story, how did you find your calling?
I studied architecture for two years before spending five years at the Beaux-Arts de Paris, graduating in 2021. I then set up my own studio designing and crafting ceramic objects and sculptural furniture made from biomaterials.
How would you describe your style and your artistic approach in a few words?
My style is elegant, energetic, and dreamy.
I create "sculptures to live with" that question both ancestral and contemporary expertise and seek to bring the studio practice, the hand, and the act of Making back to the center of attention, without dissociating them from Thought.
What themes or subjects inspire you the most in your work?
The themes that constantly influence my work are living things, architecture, and pop culture.
How do you work?
In my work, there are two aspects that I develop in parallel; on one hand, furniture and bespoke projects made from biomaterials, and on the other, objects, most often in ceramic.
My studio is warm and bright, it is an essential place for me.
I source all my materials in France and Europe, thereby attempting to highlight small producers or local businesses.
Do you have a particular technique, a specific expertise? Without giving away all your secrets, have you developed your own methods and techniques?
I have developed my own hemp and lime layering technique using French-sourced materials, which I apply to my small furniture and objects, and even for larger custom projects (kitchen islands, dining tables, wall-integrated shelving...).
My clay blocks are usually locally sourced, and I prefer working with stoneware because its durability and depth fascinate me!
Tell us about your daily life, your constraints, your joys, your successes…
My studio practice is intensive but punctuated by daily walks in Nature. Having chosen to be self-employed, I work almost 7 days a week, but I grant myself these moments of pause and poetry, which are necessary to find inspiration and enthusiasm again.
It takes time to develop one's own schedule, alternating between pure creation, prototyping, professional and administrative meetings, digital communication and sales, logistics and insurance...
I am constantly evolving; I try not to let myself be caught by doubt and fear, even if it is complicated at times. Being a sole proprietor is not easy; it requires a lot of organization and resilience.
A message to convey, anything else you would like to share?
If someone wants to start their own business to showcase their creations, they shouldn't hesitate. Remain curious, cultivate your independence, and do not be afraid of failure.