Meet the makers: Lyzadie interviews writer Michele Powles
Introduction by Lyzadie – “When I first imagined the ReLEATHERED Collection, it was always going to feature used leather belts at the heart of the design. I loved the challenge…
Introduction by Lyzadie – “When I first imagined the ReLEATHERED Collection, it was always going to feature used leather belts at the heart of the design. I loved the challenge…
You can expect to see the rich tapestry of New Zealand’s nature and people eternalised in wood, stone, rammed earth, glass, running metals, new materials and leather. Exceptional materials that stand the test of time and that hold the warmth of the planet deep in their form.
We had big plans for 2020. Plans that included invitations to design fairs across the world. And then of course, the world changed. But within change, comes opportunity. The current restrictions on travel and personal interaction are difficult and sometimes heart-breaking to navigate, but artistry will always find a way to be alive in the hearts of those who hold it close.
In New Zealand for the longest time, the skies have been empty of clouds. The blue has stretched, bright, a path to the future, away above us. While the world locked down, New Zealand celebrated some of the cleanest air on earth.
We know that eating raw and natural ingredients is good for our inner health. What about our inner health in relation to the spaces we inhabit? How do we make sure our spaces are healthy for us and our families?
It is this awe of our natural surroundings that inspires us to make work at the studio. To see nature, writ large all around us is what drew us to this country, and then to paint her hues in every design, every work we make.
“There are moments in life that go beyond the ordinary, that add depth and dimension to our existence. Whether it’s art, music or another form of expression, each moment is like a gift.”
New collection, EARTH&SKY, pairs rammed earth and clear glass in a union that is timeless, effortlessly graceful, and honours the resources in our local environment.
In this blog we take the opportunity to share with you a bit more about one of the sustainable material we use in our collections. Rescued river wood…
At LyZadie Design Studio we have made five concrete commitments to ensure our social and environmental focus is unwavering. We want to start the year 2020 by talking about them as they are the core of our design studio and brand.