Most of the world knows about the Empress of Interior Design, Andree Putman. The French born enigma brought her conceptual mind into the public’s eye, and transformed lifeless spaces into innovative masterpieces. Andree comes from an artist’s background , the daughter of a concert pianist, she was imbedded with art, music and culture from an early age. Andree attended France’s most prominent music conservatory, and became a well-trained musician. Her love of the arts and design led her to become the world’s most influential designer, decorating the interiors of such notables as YSL, Karl Lagerfeld, as well as France’s former minister of culture, and the Bordeux museum of contemporary art. Her firm, Agence Andree Putman, established in 1997, showcases everything from furniture, to flatware to sheets and even fragrance. Most however, are not aware that Olivia Putman, Andree’s daughter, has been groomed from a young age to take on her mother’s legacy.
The Confessionals recently sat down with Olivia. The Paris based designer filled us in on what it takes to follow in her mother’s footsteps, while supplementing her individual design identity.
How does it feel to take over the empire Andree has built?
It definitely is an empire of high quality, taste and design. I have a huge responsibility to take on, but I will definitely be putting my own personal taste, and thought in future projects.
How have you been preparing, and what have you been taught by Andree thus far?
I myself started off as a landscape designer. I would find abandoned buildings and transform them into artist’s studios and exhibition spaces. My educational background is in Art History, which has taught me to always open my eyes to new things, without forgetting what the past has left us with, and to always be aware of the importance of my surroundings.
How long have you been working with Andree?
Before I was a landscape artist, I was always following her around and being present during her projects, ever since I was a little girl.
What is the creative force behind your projects? Food? Fashion? Film? Etc…?
I have many interests, films, special movements in history, and even jewelry. Fashion not so much, only because I do not like being told what trend I should wear. If pink is the new trend, I may not want to wear pink, so I’d rather create my own personal style. I however love traveling, and I truly get inspiration from my surroundings, as well as people’s every day lives, their behaviors, to even imagining what their homes would look like.
What can we expect from you in the future?
At the agency, we are always coming up with new concepts. I am fond of new materials, new ideas, and have an open-minded approach. I love incorporating new technology, as well as new products and materials, new lighting, and even certain types of wood. People will be very impressed with our inventive approach with our future projects, for years over.
For more information visit www.andreeputman.com
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