Paul has been invited to transform the Orangerie and garden of the Hôtel de Sully on Place des Vosges. This time, he focuses upon our reflection in the mirror; seamlessly integrating visitors into the installation. By echoing the shape of giant balloons compressed into frames, he creates an optical confusion between the flatness and three-dimensional volumes. In doing this, he plays on the reflections of the surrounding Louis-XIII-style architecture, it’s surrounding garden and the Parisian sky.

 “This world needs more playfulness. So, I imagined reflective surfaces that seem to come to life. Mirrors will reflect the marvelous setting of the Orangerie and refract its image. Anywhere you look, there are architectural elements, such as these large doors that open onto the garden, as well as the sky. People will become part of this image. This also refers to our obsession with taking selfies through screens. But here, it’s just a simple mirror, something that everyone has at home. I hope that this experience will help them have a good time and connect with each other.” 

For those who may be interested, during Paris Design Week, Paul will be seated on a chair in the garden of the Hôtel de Sully, with another chair facing him. He will meet with those who have sent him a ‘lightbulb emoji’ on Instagram, along with a few introductory sentences. 

“It will be an honour to talk with people.” 

Location: Hôtel de Sully, 62, rue Saint-Antoine, Paris
Date: 4 - 15 September 2024, between 09:00 - 19:00
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