Solange Instagram – notes on the @saintheron stuuu for @flos iconsss
-i first prototyped the saint heron small matter modular sofa 3 years ago in microsuede.
each piece is modular, & can b configured more than 30 ways, using magnets. the idea is that ppl can cop each piece individually, configure to the shape they desire, & the collection grows as they/the space/budget grows
really looking to perfect her so she’s out to y’all sooon
-vry proud of the saint heron small matter glass floating desk. i thought a lot about the desk as a creative monument and revisited a lot of images of elsa peretti & lella vignelli at their desk, trying to envision the desk that would best represent me in 50 years
– the Ekoi collection is growing !
no other sculptures make me feel more protected & more seen
i first came across the Ekoi reading a story on playwright Lynn Nottage’s home, & feel so grateful to the Ejagham people for being so connected to the source through their vision & craftsmanship
when ppl enter the saint heron studio I want it to be clearr that although we share space and build w/ others, that this is a space made for black women by black women. the Ekoi proclaim that everyday.
-my friend Virgil’s spirit shines upon us as a creative northern star in the most Virgil way ever, through his chromed out 1 of 1 Wandanlage Braun stereo system.
Virgil was one of the few black men icon artist & creators who lifted my work out loud, (and not just quietly in my DM’s, or when i saw my work reflected in theirs)
i spoke w my friends about the vastly different landscape of the the pre/post Virgil world of design, art, & architecture, & valued all the ways he lifted us within those conversations.
SH is opening the space to students to come & study this artifact, & see themselves through his marvelous design.
(thank you Shannon for your kindness & generosity from the bottom of my heart)
-the saint heron library lives on!
it’s been such a joy to share these sacred works with u guys knowing so very few copies of some of these titles exist.
s/o to the SH community for moving w so much honor and always sending them backk !
we’re expanding this year in ways I’m stoked to share soon
all love, S | Posted on 03/Mar/2025 23:23:36
