Property News · September 10, 2016

Tenant’s extras: Camille Walala’s dazzling interiors


The designer has transformed the face of London buildings, and her rented flat in Hackney. The landlord laid down one law – paint it back to white before you leaveWalk along Regent’s Canal in east London and it’s impossible to miss the freshly painted barge: black and white stripes, blue triangles and squares of yellow. If you’re a fan, you’ll recognise Camille Walala’s bright, geometric style instantly.The private commission is just the latest piece of work by the French-born designer, who is inspired by the Memphis Group, a collective of designers creating colourful post-modern designs in early 1980s Italy. “I grew up in the 80s and my dad had some nice Memphis pieces,” says Walala, 41. “I like the playful graphics, and for years I’ve tried to take elements of that and do it my way.” Now, though, she is looking for a new direction. “I’m trying to move into something more simplistic, and researching artists such as the abstract painter Auguste Herbin.” She also cites African patterns and prints as an inspiration, particularly from the South African Ndebele tribe. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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