Elsa Jeandedieu at Maison&Objet Hong Kong

In a world that often demands instant gratification, artist Elsa Jeandedieu invited the design community to slow down at Maison & Objet Interieurs Hong Kong. Elsa’s contribution to the "Beijing Courtyard House" installation transformed a static wall into a living, breathing performance of craft and light.

A Dialogue of Minerals and Gold

Set within a curated environment envisioned by Hubert Le Gall and Alfred Lam, the installation was a masterclass in modern heritage. While Le Gall’s collectible bronze furniture grounded the space in French savoir-faire, and Alfred Lam’s interior composition bridged East and West, Elsa provided the ethereal connective tissue: a large-scale landscape mural of sculpted mineral textures.

The Art of the Reveal

True to Elsa’s philosophy, the work was not merely "installed", but born. During an intimate pre-opening preview, guests were invited to witness a live, slow-motion unveiling.

Hand-applying her signature gold leaf across the undulating mineral peaks of the mural, creation was experienced as a meditative performance. As gold caught the light, the landscape emerged gradually, mirroring the way a morning mist might lift over a mountain range.

The work was created to be experienced slowly, It is an ongoing study of how surface, light, and touch can transform a room into an immersive sanctuary.

An Immersion in Texture

The final piece stands as a testament to Elsa’s obsession with the tactile. By combining raw, sculpted mineral elements with the delicate precision of gold leaf, she created a surface that demands to be felt. It was a highlight for a discerning audience that values the human hand in an increasingly digital world.