Gien 200 years anniversary with Julie de Libran
Founded in 1821 in Gien in the Loire Valley, Faïencerie de Gien made its reputation in the 19th century by creating tableware for the great aristocratic families of Europe. Earthenware that symbolises French know-how, each piece is unique and different in its composition, the quality of its creations and its shapes.
A time for reflection, as Gien looks back at the many artistic collaborations of Faïencerie that have contributed immensely to the history of the decorative arts for the last 200 years.
Always associated with the artists of the time, Gien has invited 3 creatives — Julie de Libran among them — to its anniversary table to showcase their savoir-faire, marked creativity and ethical commitment.
“For this special anniversary, I have projected my couture craftwork into a tabletop and vase in earthenware with the legs made by Aurélien Raynaud, painter, sculptor.
I grew up with the Faïences de Gien, I have always admired this French and artisanal know-how. My creations are fashion, couture and jewellery, but I am also extremely sensitive to everything that surrounds me, the French art of living, and I am increasingly interested in the creation of decorative worlds. It's a way for me to express my visual aesthetic in a new medium.
For this special project, I called upon my cousin, animal artist Aurélien Raynaud, to create a synergy and obtain a mix of inspirations. It's the first time I've wanted to work with him. I felt that our different creative worlds could bring something new and unusual to this 200th anniversary of the Faïencerie Gien. I always love mixing worlds.
For the technicality, it's how to adapt a bust that I'm used to working on to a vase or a plate. I wanted to give it something offbeat and linked with my creative universe, sewing, as well as the manual work of Aurélien's sculptures and this very visual universe.”
Julie de Libran
