Magali Lamoureux et Joanne Riachi

Originally from Lebanon and Toulon, we grew up by the sea.
Growing up on the shores of the Mediterranean meant growing up with the horizon, an elusive limit that inescapably advances towards those who observe it.
In response to this world that constantly overwhelms us, we wanted to materialise the horizon inside the house. We created a temperate, breathable space, largely occupied by a platform of solid Scots pine whose veins recall the reflections of water. We combined this with the contrasting sensation of freshness of feet slipping under the surface of the sun-warmed sand. The accessories on the table evoke Mediterranean rituals for coping with the heat.
A lamp crossing the tabletop illuminates both the top and the bottom. Like an anchor on the seabed, it reveals treasures buried in the sand. These ancient objects from sunken Mediterranean civilisations act like fragments of our unconscious: they awaken an identity hidden in memory.

With the sponsorship of Atelier Mériguet-Carrère

PROJECT REALISED WITH THE SUPPORT OF:
Partners: Atelier Enamel, Apsara, Atelier Mériguet-Carrère, Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp, Céline Souveton Céramique, Iris Absinthe, Miele & Cie, Sellerie Barone, Galerie MMC Archéologie.