Freedom launches designer collaboration series with Sydney-based ceramicist Stephanie Phillips
Iconic furniture and homewares retailer Freedom is working with Australian designers and artists on a series of unique collaborations, kicking off with Sydney-based ceramicist Stephanie Phillips.
The exclusive limited-edition collection consists of a vase, lamp, and candle all designed by Stephanie.
“Freedom is committed to designing and creating beautiful products for our unique Australian lifestyle,” says Freedom Head of Design Kate Hopwood.
“As part of this we love to support independent artists and designers such as Stephanie, who also happens to be one of our very own talented Freedom team mates.”
“I was so excited when Kate asked me to collaborate,” adds Stephanie.
“I went straight into the studio for nearly four weeks straight, just sketching, making prototypes and going back and refining them.”
What started off as a hobby for Steph has evolved into so much more.
Her tactile, shapeshifting designs, and organic finishes allowed her to quickly develop into a well-known local ceramist.
And it didn’t take long for the world to catch on.
To date, Stephanie’s work has been featured in Vogue Living and has hosted solo exhibitions. It was her selection in the 2019 Paris Design Week that saw every piece of her collection bought by fashion designer, Jacquemus to display in his chic Parisian restaurant, Oursin.
At a young age, Stephanie developed an affinity with the Australian bush.
The influence of the forms and colours of native flora are evident in her work.
Drawing on her love of plants, she creates curved vessels to house a modern take on Ikebana using driftwood and bromeliads.
The 3-piece limited edition Stephanie Phillips collection are available at select Freedom stores until stocks last.
A glimpse of the collection
The Galina Lamp is an earthy polyresin base paired with a natural Raffia shade that when combined are a match made in textural heaven. The glow of a lightbulb peeps through the knotted palm leaf features and light bounces off the playful curved details of the base, reminding the owner of the designer’s intent to create a moment and a mood.
The Stephanie Phillips Candle has a tactile finish and the Paulo Santo scented soy wax will provide 40 hours burning time. Once burnt through, this uniquely designed candle can be used to house succulents or as a decorative piece in its own right.
The largest in the collection, the Obelia Vase is not the kind of piece that stays in the cupboard until filled with flowers. This ceramic vessel was designed by Steph to hold its own on a mantle or house your favourite garden blooms. A glimpse of the sculptural silhouette is enough to stop guests in their tracks.
