Galerie May | Paris |
Tell us about the origin of your gallery.
Maylis, a painter, has always been passionate about decorative arts, and her meeting with Charles Tassin, an interior architect, strengthened her interest in this sector. Initially, Maylis wanted to create a publishing house inspired by Charles’s furniture. The gamble she made in 2012 led to a gallery at 23 Rue de Lille in Paris, and Charles set up his workspace just across the street. There is a real synergy between the architectural and furniture publishing aspects.
What can we discover at Galerie May?
In furniture, there is a very classic part (tables, seating). There are also collaborations with artists like the ceramicist Agnès De Bizet, with whom we have worked on objects such as the console. We have extended her work as a sculptor to develop it towards everyday objects with an atypical spirit. We love this mix that is both highly designed and meticulously crafted with beautiful materials. We try as much as possible to move upmarket, using, for example, bronze.
Conversely, we also have desires for furniture that comes to life through encounters with artisans. Recently, an Italian working with fractal resin inspired new projects, such as a coffee table.
How are the artists chosen?
It’s a choice based on personal preferences. Marine Coutelas works with ceramics, focusing on nature and plants. When she entered the boutique with her personality and work, we immediately liked it. Today, we are leaning more towards craftsmanship than artists; the time is for collaborations.
Is there a project that would make you dream?
Our goal is to expand our collection; we invest everything in our prototypes. Everything happens through word of mouth. Our aim is to create new pieces, to create more, and to constantly renew ourselves.
© Eve Campestrini