The Samsara Cosmic series is a collection of experimental sculptural interior pieces. The pieces have been crafted out of a mix of sustainable materials such as Cork, Rubber and Brass. The collection is an exploration of manipulating industrial materials and applying handcrafted methods such as hand lathing, traditionally reserved for wood. The resultant objects echoes the bold geometry of the cosmic bodies and Memphis movement, whilst recontextualizing the materials and rendering the reoccurring circular bands of rings and interpreting them as birth, life, death and life after death.
tudio Avni is a multidisciplinary design studio offering bespoke 3D textiles, furniture, lights and products using unconventional materials. Headed by Architect and Designer Avni, the studio explores a wide spectrum of design innovations through research and tactile manipulation of organic shapes and geometric patterns. Avni Sejpal is a trained architect and a passionate designer, hailing from a textile family and educated at Chelsea College of Art & Design, London with a MA in Environmental Design (Majors in Furniture, Public Art and Graphics). She has over 8 years experience domestically and internationally in the industry, with stints in the world of Interiors, Furniture, Fashion and Graphic Design, she returned to Mumbai, India to open her own studio in 2011. Her style and work is an amalgamation of Architecture fundamentals and Textile curiosity. Bold and vivid use of color, patterns and structural integrity is a constant feature in all her works. The use of vivid and vibrant colors invokes moods and memories to complement tactile qualities. Avni works in an intuitive way with a variety of materials and techniques. She is also curious with the idea of role reversal of materials wherein soft fabrics are so designed to have a structure and form and strong and hard materials such as metal, glass and wood are designed to have a fluid, ephemeral quality. Studio Avni specializes in producing striking textile, metal and Perspex artworks for public spaces, corporate environments, exhibitions and private homes. These can be commissioned directly from the studio. Whether the product is a single piece of sculptural light or a complex and sophisticated textile art screen, design process involves approach for innovativeness, striving to bridge the gap between creativity and execution.
Mumbai based, Studio Avni is a multi disciplinary creative studio that focuses on the design and production of bespoke lighting, textiles, statement furniture, installation environments and objet d'art. With a keen ecological approach, the studio explores design innovations through research and recontextualizing traditional and unconventional materials, exploiting their inherent qualities. Headed by Avni Sejpal, Studio Avni works with Architects and individuals who want bold functional installation pieces such as screens, illuminated structures and custom textiles to adorn their personal spaces. With a focus on blending natural materials, and a commitment to designing and creating across mediums and scales, each piece employs a range of local crafts with modern manufacturing processes. In a very short span of time, Studio Avni has rapidly earned a reputation for design excellence, winning industry awards and gaining coverage in a host of prestigious publications and books such as Architecture Digest, Elle DÉCOR, Casa & Giordano, Surface Asia and Colleczioni. Studio Avni clients are among the top designers and architects of today and their work can be seen in commercial and residential projects across the globe.