Philippine craftsmanship steps onto the international stage once again with an innovative country pavilion at this year’s Maison&Objet
With over 6,000 visitors worldwide, the Maison et Objet is one of Europe's most significant trade events—and the design industry. The trade fair serves as the ideal avenue for Philippine companies, designers and artists to showcase their craftsmanship and establish their presence on a global scale.
From January 18 to 22, brands, artisans, and artists from all over the Philippines will come together to exhibit their innovative designs in furniture, lamps and lighting, and visual arts through an installation.
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The aptly named ARTIPELAGO is a country pavilion curated by designer Anton R. Mendoza of Galerie D’Antoine that transports visitors to the archipelagic wonder of the Philippines. The pavilion focuses on the theme of functional art. It expresses the innate Filipino practice of transforming ordinary furniture and lighting pieces into art, using techniques like woodcarving, veneer and marquetry, and weaving—and experimentations with materials such as abaca, bamboo, raffia, rattan, capiz, pineapple, and banana fibres.
“We look forward to returning to Maison et Objet with a physical country pavilion that exemplifies the dynamic and vibrant local design scene that has emerged from our unique geography, history, and cultural influences. We aim to demonstrate through this participation that Philippine-made products can compete globally in terms of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation,” said CITEM Executive Director Edward Fereira.
