Aepstudios debuts in London with ‘Illuminating Forms’ exhibition at The Columbia
Artists Anna Pianim and Adriana Wynne unveil their first collection, blending fine art and functional design with handcrafted sculptural light fixtures, in a dynamic, immersive event celebrating creativity and craftsmanship.
Anna Pianim and Adriana Wynne.
London-based creative duo Anna Pianim and Adriana Wynne have launched aepstudios, marking their debut with an exhibition titled Illuminating Forms at The Columbia in London. Held on Friday 1st November, the event attracted an intimate crowd of art enthusiasts and creative industry insiders, including noted personalities like Scarlett Curtis, Amy Gillingwater, and designer Sinead Gorey. The evening, included by an electric soundtrack from DJ Tommy Gold, showcased a collection of sculptural light pieces that seamlessly fuse form and function, signalling aepstudios’ innovative approach to art and design.
Tommy Gold.
Roger Spy and guest.
The Illuminating Forms collection challenges conventional perceptions of both art and furniture, blurring boundaries by presenting light fixtures that are as much artistic statements as they are functional items. Each piece in the collection is hand-crafted, making it one-of-a-kind, and the debut showcased their unique approach to combining fine art with everyday utility.
Eddie Wailes and guest.
The event was produced by Daniel Zed, featuring a vibrant mix of sensory elements including a theatrical burlesque performance that integrated movement, theatre, and visual art. This unique combination of performance and design offered attendees a multisensory engagement with aepstudios’ vision.
Jimi Herrtage and guest.
The event was an immersive experience, produced by Daniel Zed, including a theatrical burlesque performance.
Aimee Gillingwater.
Adam Stratford and guest.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the launch, co-founder Anna Pianim shared, “With Illuminating Forms, we’re excited to challenge and reimagine the traditional boundaries of art, introducing our unique and useful lamps and sconces to the world.” This sentiment reflects aepstudios’ broader mission: to create meaningful and captivating experiences through visionary craftsmanship.
Jasper Greig and guests.
Ben Marxen.
Sinead Gorey and Tia O’Donnell.
Each piece in the debut collection reflects Pianim and Wynne’s commitment to originality and quality, standing as a testament to their dedication to creating pieces that inspire dialogue and enhance personal spaces.
Coco Pianim and Scarlett Curtis.
Hannah Crook and guest.
India Chonan and Celina Ralph.
Lola Snow and Sinead Gorey.
Pieces from an Illuminating Forms is available to purchase: aepstudios.co.
Instagram: @__aepstudios.