James Oughtibridge Wins the Esteemed Liaigre Prize at Collect 2018

James Oughtibridge Won the Esteemed Liaigre Prize at Collect 2018 ⇒ Liaigre is one of the most iconic and influential interior design houses in the world. During the esteemed 14th edition of Collect 2018, the design brand had the pleasure to announce the ceramic sculptor, James Oughtibrdige has the recipient of the Liaigre Prize. Oughtibridge was represented by Joanna Bird Contemporary Collections.

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James Oughtibrdige. Image Credit to Cristian Barnett

Liaigre partnered with the Crafts Council to introduce the Liaigre Prize at Collect 2018 to recognise leading-edge design. Liaigre presented an opportunity for one shortlisted artist to have a piece commissioned for its London showrooms.

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Deborah Comte-Liaigre and Joanna Bird. Image Source: Crafts Council

“Deborah Comte-Liaigre, Artistic Director at Liaigre, was touched by the radicality of James Oughtibridge’s work, by the beauty of the perfect movement, the perfect curve, the purity and the way the sensual shapes capture the light. He embodies Liaigre’s values as his pieces cultivate discretion, depth and sophistication,” disclosed Asli Bohane, Liaigre’s UK Managing Director, she continues by saying, “Liaigre collaborates on a regular basis with the UK and international artists and we are really looking forward to commissioning James an exclusive piece which will be sold at the Liaigre London showrooms.”

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“Charcoal Concave Forms” by James Oughtibridge. Image Source: James Oughtibridge

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Image Source: Joanna Bird

In 2001, James Oughtibridge graduated with an MA from the Royal College of Art and has, since then, has carried out various private and public commissions, including the Presidential Suite at the Grosvenor Hotel, London. His current range of vessel forms is constructed using curved slab sections of clay that are constructed with numerous planes and perspectives, inviting a world of contorted shadows. In addition, his pieces often appear to float with no visible flat base, creating a tension within their surroundings.

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Dark Toasted Vessels, Slab built, Stoneware. Image Credit to Cristian Barnett

Since the creation of the very first showroom in the 80’s, Liaigre has been synonymous with luxurious, sophisticated simplicity. The brand’s interior designs are renowned for their clean lines, naturally inspired tones and high-quality materials.