tigmi journal

An exploration of our inspired world of design. Meet the creatives, artisans, partners and design icons that we work with and who form our design inspiration and muses.

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The Making of NARA by Tigmi
10.09.23

The Making of NARA by Tigmi

“I wanted to pay tribute to the sectional sofa that graced my childhood home in the 1970’s, a symbol of volume, comfort and versatility. With a nod to my favourite modernist designs, the Nara S [...]

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FAINA's fight to preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage for future generations
20.09.22

FAINA's fight to preserve Ukrainian cultural heritage for future generations

FAINA is a ‘live minimalist’ design collection, established in 2014 by Ukrainian architect Victoria Yakusha as a representation of her two greatest passions – nature and minimalism. Made by han [...]

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The Ekstrem Chair by Terje Ekstrom
20.08.22

The Ekstrem Chair by Terje Ekstrom

Like many talented industrial designers of his generation, Terje Ekstrøm had one foot in crafts and the other in industry. Graduating from Oslo’s National College of Art and Design in the late [...]

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Palazzo Daniele
06.08.22

Palazzo Daniele

  "Limits can be turned into possibilities. Respecting the history of a place, its soul, even when we try to give a new function to [...]

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A visit to Charlotte Culot's Maison RHIZOMES
30.07.22

A visit to Charlotte Culot's Maison RHIZOMES

A few years ago, by chance, I discovered the work of Belgium born artist Charlotte Culot. This discovery led me down the wonderful path of her story, her deep connection to nature and the introd [...]

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A quiet revolution, Wilson & Dorset
09.07.22

A quiet revolution, Wilson & Dorset

Over a cup of tea on a camping trip, two school friends Ben Wilson & Amanda Dorset began mapping out the foundations of a movement they would end up calling their ‘quiet sheepskin revolutio [...]

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Rita Watson 'From the Desert to the Sea' NAIDOC Week 2022
02.07.22

Rita Watson 'From the Desert to the Sea' NAIDOC Week 2022

NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year the theme of NAIDOC week is 'Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up!' representing t [...]

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Redefining Amanda Shadforth
11.06.22

Redefining Amanda Shadforth

While many know Amanda Shadforth for her contribution to the fashion industry, not all know that her creative career began in the art world. With a disruptive ‘outsiders’ perspective to the fas [...]

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An exuberant escape in Comporta Portugal
28.05.22

An exuberant escape in Comporta Portugal

  “My ideas come from gut feelings – first about locus genii, then architectural structure. From there I can start layering and stor [...]

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The important work of Artisan Links
21.05.22

The important work of Artisan Links

Imagine that your work helped hundreds, and at times thousands of refugee women each day - this is the important work of Artisan Links. Artisan Links are a collective of 800 Afghani refugee wom [...]

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Woven colour, in conversation with Belgian artist Charlotte Culot
07.05.22

Woven colour, in conversation with Belgian artist Charlotte Culot

Creativity is rooted deep in the life of Charlotte Culot. Born in Belgium to a family of artists, her parents shared their creative worlds with her, intertwining it within their everyday life.  [...]

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Charlotte Culot
04.05.22

Charlotte Culot

INTRODUCING 'MAISON RHIZOMES' by CHARLOTTE CULOT SHOP COLLECTION

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Abandoned Italian Palaces
16.04.22

Abandoned Italian Palaces

  'Letting the light filter through the darkness', a masters interpretation of architectural design in the 20th century. What is it that is so enc [...]

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Ceramic Art Series
02.04.22

Ceramic Art Series

In the next instalment of our Tigmi Art Series, we present our first ceramic art show, that showcases the unique and beautiful work of four talented Australian Ceramic Artists - Coe Studio, Jan [...]

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Harley Hamilton 'Cast Palladiana'
26.02.22

Harley Hamilton 'Cast Palladiana'

Narrative infused; Harley Hamilton’s designs draw influence from his experience of different spaces and the indelible joy in the fundamental principles of creating them. With a foundation in ar [...]

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Parley for the Oceans
08.01.22

Parley for the Oceans

We all need to talk about Parley! Parley for the Oceans are a new form of environmental organisation that uses collaboration as their greatest resource. Since 2012 Parley have worked collaborat [...]

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An escape in the South of France by India Mahdavi
01.01.22

An escape in the South of France by India Mahdavi

  “He wanted light and colour and freshness,” India Mahdavi says. “I think that’s why he chose me.” Founding her design studio in 20 [...]

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Artist Daimon Downey
09.12.21

Artist Daimon Downey

There may be various incarnations of artist Daimon Downey you might be familiar with. Perhaps you know him as the restauranteur behind popular Sydney establishment Pelicano, or maybe you’re mor [...]

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Atop of Ain Leuh: The Artists of Dar Youk
25.09.21

Atop of Ain Leuh The Artists of Dar Youk

“This collection is particularly special to me, as it holds true to the essence of why we began Tigmi - that is honouring and preserving traditional craftsmanship and ensuring that the financia [...]

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Artist Clare Dubina
18.09.21

Artist Clare Dubina

Clare Dubina is an emerging multidisciplinary artist, that draws influence from the shapes, lines, silhouettes, gestures and negative spaces of the female body. Art has been many things to Cla [...]

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with Steve Clark from denHolm
04.09.21

with Steve Clark from denHolm

Artist and stonemason Steve Clark is the man behind denHolm and Steven John Clark, where he carves both sculpture and functional art out of limestone. His ability to marry beautiful form with [...]