
Platalea Studio
Born: 2017
Hometown: Mexico City
Based in: Mexico City
Born: 2017
Hometown: Mexico City
Based in: Mexico City
Platalea studio was born out of a passion for both art and design. We love how both are so intrinsically intertwined in ways that are often too subtle to surmise in our everyday routines. Our goal is to provide a voice for those who are often marginalized or hidden in the shadows. We do this by representing our ideologies through our designs, the materials we pick and the people we choose to build them.
At Platalea, we have composed and exhibited varied collections that range from unique exhibition pieces to dinnerware, rugs, benches, stools and light fixtures. Each piece belongs to a collection that was carefully fleshed out by our artists and designers to give them a fascinating story brimming with history and intent.
What inspires you?
Seeing and discovering ourselves through what we create and finding resonance between our work and the realities around us, are what inspire us the most.
Describe your creative process.
Our creative process stems from researching our society and transforming our research into beautiful objects that we want to see in our own lives, and they become objects that we hope will enrich others' lives too.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Fun and Joy over Function.
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Ettore Sottsas, Daniel Lezama, Agnès Varda, Rosalind E. Krauss, Kazimir Malevich, Kazuo Ōno
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Our ego.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Do not put yourself in a creative box.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Books, Movies, and Food.
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