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Eugenie Kawabata

Hometown: Melbourne

Based in: Melbourne

Eugenie Kawabata is an independent, Melbourne based designer and maker of objects, furniture and functional art.

Eugenie draws inspiration from the transformative power of design and how it can shape and enhance our interactions with the physical world. Her approach to design centres on the tactile experience of crafting objects, emphasizing the design process as a hands-on endeavour.

Eugenie’s practice is at the intersection of art and design, with an emphasis and a strong commitment to sustainability. Her design works are primarily one-of-a-kind pieces and limited editions.

Eugenie offers a commissioned design service. This includes bespoke objects, furniture and lighting pieces. Please contact if you have a project in mind.

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Question Icon What inspires you?

Colour, nature, materiality

Question Icon Describe your creative process.

A flash of inspiration, followed by research, a burst of experimentation and finally a more restrained editing process

Question Icon What are 3 words that best describe your work?

Bold , bright and timeless

Question Icon Who are some artists that have influenced your work?

Designers that have influenced my work are Gaetano Pesce, Johannes Itten and the Campana brothers

Question Icon What is the most important tool when creating your work?

My hands

Question Icon What is the best piece of advice you have been given?

Be authentic

Question Icon Where do you go for inspiration?

I find inspiration all around me. I often visit my local urban botanical gardens and the Australian bush to find inspiration for my colour palette

Collections Featuring Eugenie Kawabata

2 Collections

Maximalist Design

67 Artists, 85 Products

Last updated: May 20, 2022

Holiday Gifting 2021: Design Under $2,500

33 Artists, 40 Products

Last updated: October 28, 2021

Articles Featuring Eugenie Kawabata

1 Article

Surrealism - Art That Captures The Imagination

August 30, 2024

Credentials

Education

RMIT

Australia, 2014

University of Melbourne

Australia, 2005

RMIT

Australia, 2000

Curtin University

Australia, 1990

Exhibitions

Wisdom of Objects

Australia, 2021

Second Life

Australia, 2020

Liminal

Australia, 2019

Yakka

Australia, 2018

Elemental

Australia, 2017

Press

Inside

2019

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