Isabel + Helen Mark Ten Years with 'Motion Sickness' at The Conran Shop for London Design Festival
During the London Design Festival (LDF), Isabel + Helen, the studio founded by Isabel Gibson and Helen Chesner, unveils 'Motion Sickness' at The Conran Shop, commemorating ten years of partnership. The exhibition features kinetic sculptures, along with models and motion tests that contribute to their design process. This event symbolizes a full-circle achievement, recalling their initial collaboration with The Conran Shop for LDF a decade ago. Throughout the years, they have developed large installations, wearable items like Power Suits, and unique products such as a spinning egg holder. Their notable collaborations include projects for Converse, Burberry, and Craig Green, influenced by artists like Daniel Eatock and Julio Le Parc. The exhibition is part of LDF at The Conran Shop.
Key facts
- Isabel + Helen are celebrating ten years of their studio with 'Motion Sickness' at The Conran Shop during London Design Festival.
- The exhibition displays models, maquettes, and motion tests from their archive for the first time.
- Their first project with The Conran Shop was about ten years ago for LDF, in collaboration with It's Nice That.
- They have collaborated with brands including Converse, Burberry, Moncler, and designer Craig Green.
- Their Moncler Genius X Craig Green rafts series SS21 was shot entirely in camera in three colourways.
- Influences include Daniel Eatock, John Wood and Paul Harrison, and Julio Le Parc.
- The pair recently had children, which has influenced their creative process.
- Future plans include large-scale public installations globally and small product development.
Entities
Artists
- Isabel Gibson
- Helen Chesner
- Craig Green
- Daniel Eatock
- John Wood
- Paul Harrison
- Julio Le Parc
- Ellis Tree
- Christopher Notlan
- Turkina Faso
- Emilie Hahn
- Philip Lindeman
- Armand Croisonnier
- Harry Grundy
- Robin Williams
- David Bowie
- Sir Terence Conran
- Francis Sultana
Institutions
- Isabel + Helen
- The Conran Shop
- It's Nice That
- London Design Festival
- Coachella
- Converse
- Burberry
- Moncler
- Moncler Genius
- Tate
- V&A
- Kingston School of Art
- Optical Arts
- Noble Signs
- Chelsea College of Art
- Serpentine Galleries
- Wallpaper*
- Hermès
- Chelsea College of Arts
- Dezeen
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Coachella
- United States
- New York City
- Sloane Square
- California
- Fulham Road
- Marylebone High Street