aroline Perrin
CV
Of French nationality, descended from a family engaged in the traditional silk industry of Lyons, Caroline Perrin completed her higher education at the University of San Francisco, before travelling around the world for several years ; visiting many countries in Europe, Africa, North and South America and Asia. Passionate about many forms of art, she now has many contacts of different nationalities world-wide. She lives in a country manor house in provence, in South of France. She is married, and has two children, Milan and Fidji.
Sea shells : a World apart
« I love the beauty of shells : their colours, their patterns, their form. For most people, these underwater treasures remain largely unknown. My creations lead people to discover these marine wonders. Every region possesses specific sea shells, which may be exploited in an artistic manner. What interests me is, on the one hand, to ally art with research into the discovery of shells and their associations, on the other hand to leave them in their natural state, attracting, seducing and even deceiving the eye with their aid.»
Activities
The design and creation of mirror frames, baroque frames, obelisks, boxes, table centerpieces, bookends, sconces, small pieces of furniture.
References
- Mirror frames made to commission for hotels.
- Work in collaboration with interior decorators and architects.
- Sale to numerous boutiques in France and in Europe, Middle East and USA.
- Exhibition twice a year at Maison & Objet show in Paris.
- Prix Decouverte 2001 selected by buyers at Maison & Objet.
- Member of Atelier d’Art de France.
- Grotto decorated with seashells commissioned for the « Festival des Parcs
et Jardins » at Chaumont sur Loire, summer 2006.
