RATIONALE is delighted to present the Puddle Mirror 2.0, in collaboration with artist Ella Saddington of Cordon Salon, a Melbourne-based interdisciplinary studio.
RATIONALE is delighted to present the Puddle Mirror 2.0, in collaboration with artist Ella Saddington of Cordon Salon, a Melbourne-based interdisciplinary studio.
As a celebration of our 30th milestone anniversary—and our central theme, the Brilliance of Technique—we are highlighting artists, creatives, makers, and thinkers who embody these values in their practice. Ella is one such artist, who works with traditional techniques and silvering methods to create limited edition, installation artworks.
There are many synchronicities that tie RATIONALE and Cordon Salon; the intersection of light and luminosity, the fusion of chemistry and creativity. It is this shared vision and passion for technique which sets the foundation for this collaboration, and the creation of this one-of-a-kind artwork.
The Artwork
A completely unique prototype, this double-faced mirror is designed to reflect and refract ambient light from both inside and outside our Flagship doors. Multichromatic, its ever-changing kaleidoscope of colour is determined by the outside world and designed to draw the eye—a subtle nod to our signature Essential Six Collections and colours. The Puddle Mirror 2.0 is currently touring our Flagships throughout Australia. When engaging with this artwork, we invite our Clients to take a moment of stillness—to immerse themselves within this piece, and to ponder the luminous reflection that appears.
Woollahra Exhibition: Wednesday 6 July – Wednesday 20 July
James St Exhibition: Monday 1 August – Tuesday 16 August
Hyde Park Exhibition: Wednesday 31 August – Sunday 25 September
Subiaco Exhibition: Tuesday 18 October – Thursday 3 November
The Artist
Ella Saddington is a researcher, artist and experimental designer based in Naarm/Melbourne. She works collaboratively with specialised craftspeople, artists, and designers to create one-of-a-kind or limited-edition functional artwork. Ella holds a particular fascination in traditional or historical applied arts and craft practices. In combining obsolete techniques with modern materials and processes, Ella challenges notions of innovative practices. Reimagining the intersection contemporary craftsmanship, art, and design within their work.
