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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Tête-à-tête | The Legacy of Craig Ruddy
10.12.22

Tête-à-tête The Legacy of Craig Ruddy

Before the untimely loss of our friend, revered Australian artist Craig Ruddy at the start of this year, Tigmi had been in conversation with Craig about featuring some of his prolific work as p [...]

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Tête-à-tête | Woven colour, in conversation with Belgian artist Charlotte Culot
07.05.22

Tête-à-tête 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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Virtual Exhibition  |  Charlotte Culot
04.05.22

Virtual Exhibition Charlotte Culot

INTRODUCING 'MAISON RHIZOMES' by CHARLOTTE CULOT SHOP COLLECTION

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Coup de Coeur | Abandoned Italian Palaces
16.04.22

Coup de Coeur 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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Tête-à-tête | Ceramic Art Series
02.04.22

Tête-à-tête 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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Tête-à-tête | Harley Hamilton 'Cast Palladiana'
26.02.22

Tête-à-tête 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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DESIGN FOCUS: Tigmi's Top 12 Iconic Sofas
28.01.22

DESIGN FOCUS Tigmi's Top 12 Iconic Sofas

A great sofa is integral to every living space. Whether your decision is purely based on aesthetics or selected for ultimate comfort, the humble sofa helps define the space and get clear on you [...]

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Tête-à-tête | Parley for the Oceans
08.01.22

Tête-à-tête 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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Coup de Coeur | An escape in the South of France by India Mahdavi
01.01.22

Coup de Coeur 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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Tête-à-tête | Artist Daimon Downey
09.12.21

Tête-à-tête 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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Tête-à-tête | Artist Clare Dubina
18.09.21

Tête-à-tête 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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Tête-à-tête with Steve Clark from denHolm
04.09.21

Tête-à-tête 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 [...]

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Tigmi's Top 10 Coffee Table Books
14.08.21

Tigmi's Top 10 Coffee Table Books

"Books are never limited to just coffee tables in my home... sometimes they are shuffled with the season or reimagined with a change in furnishings, they are however a forever present & nec [...]

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Tête-à-tête | Layla from Softedge
07.08.21

Tête-à-tête Layla from Softedge

There is a quiet dualism that exists within every piece of Softedge ceramics. On one hand it is a creative expression distinctive of the makers whim, informed by her intuitive approach and curi [...]

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Coup de Coeur | Jean Cocteau's 'la villa tatouée'
24.07.21

Coup de Coeur Jean Cocteau's 'la villa tatouée'

  “I didn’t have to dress the walls. I had to paint on their skin. That’s why I treated the frescoes linearly, with few c [...]

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Coup de Coeur | Scarpa's Brion Tomb
10.07.21

Coup de Coeur Scarpa's Brion Tomb

  “I would like to explain the Brion Cemetery… I consider this work, if you permit me, to be rather good and which will get better o [...]

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Introducing RILIEVO
01.07.21

Introducing RILIEVO

An ode to the beauty of brutalist form. The pure balance of hard and soft, light and shadow - where architecture and nature meet in harmony. We are proud to introduce our first designed rug co [...]

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Coup de Coeur | Villa Goupil by Jacques Couëlle
15.05.21

Coup de Coeur Villa Goupil by Jacques Couëlle

“The architecture of Jacques Couëlle is a celebration of the earth. In the evening, when the day gradually slips out of our eyes and escapes, the houses of Jacques Couëlle again enter the [...]

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Coup de Coeur | Stahl House by Pierre Koenig
03.04.21

Coup de Coeur Stahl House by Pierre Koenig

“It’s our home. We were all so comfortable growing up here. It did not feel like we were in the pressure of Los Angeles. It’s a quiet and peaceful spot.” — Bruce Stahl     "They s [...]

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Tête-à-tête | The Sunseeker
24.03.21

Tête-à-tête The Sunseeker

Byron Bay has long been a meeting place for like-minded creatives to congregate and cultivate their best ideas. The local spirt has always called for an ‘all hands in’ approach, and Byron’s new [...]