LEMAIRE | Carlos Peñafiel, artist and craftsman - An interview

LEMAIRE has been collaborating with Carlos Peñafiel, the self-taught Chilean artist and craftsman, on a series of unique, molded-leather bags and accessories for over ten years. Carlos Peñafiel, born in Chile in 1949, was introduced to leatherworking in Brazil before settling in Paris in the 1970s. He has forged a unique artistic identity, creating objects inspired by everyday life with a rare freedom, strength, and sensuality. Carlos Peñafiel’s creations question the function of everyday objects, drawing on the skills of traditional craftsmanship. Presented alongside original photographs, mockups, and molds, they unfold in the exhibition as an archipelago of sculptures in motion. “I trust my instincts. I create works that enliven spaces and bring them to life. I like it when you see objects worn on the street." – Carlos Peñafiel “Carlos Peñafiel draws from his perceptions to create sensual refuges for the body: leather shells in the form of hats, masks, bags, and shoes that adorn us from head to toe, accompanying and extending our natural selves.” – Sarah-Linh Tran Video: Guillem Cruells https://www.lemaire.fr https://www.instagram.com/lemaire_official/ https://fr.pinterest.com/lemairepage/ #LEMAIRE