Photography: Daniel Hanslow
Opening on 13 November at TheEND’s idyllic Paddington showroom, Objects of Intention is the inaugural instalment of the Australian lifestyle brand‘s In Residence series. Running for four days only, the exhibition sees TheEND collaborate with contemporary fashion label ESSE Studios to conceive a liveable gallery where a melange of furniture, clothing and objects are displayed together.
At the centre of the project, founders James Maroun of TheEND and Charlotte Hicks of ESSE Studios advocate for fastidious practices that celebrate enduring design and the importance of tactile materials. The collaboration presents an environment where materials and processes coexist – a setting that reflects both brands’ belief in design as a form of self-expression. “Our interior environment is an extension of who we are, just as what we wear reflects how we live,” says Maroun.
Objects of Intention explores the intersection between interior design and fashion. Both fields are converging, and this collaboration reflects a mutual commitment to craftsmanship, longevity and considered design. Within the space, TheEND’s handcrafted objects, carved using traditional techniques, sit beside ESSE Studios’ seasonless eveningwear.
