The collaboration
Glover debuted her work at Decorex 2018 through Foundation – a scheme that introduces lesser known designers and brands to the wider interior design community, allowing them to shine. ‘It was really great, I met so many new people and clients. It was particularly good to be part of a group of designers all showing for the first time, it’s a nice way to start as it is quite daunting as a small business,’ Glover says.
After showcasing her work at Decorex, Glover’s flair for storytelling came to light – a collaboration seemed like a natural fit. ‘Decorex approached me with an idea for this year’s show and I really loved it. We had a great first meeting all together and from then on it was just a real treat to work on. It was one of those projects that just flowed really smoothly.
I feel so honoured to have been selected for this. It was such a fun project to work on and I hope it has the uplifting effect we wanted it to,’ she remarks.
Brio: A nod to history
Glover intended that her final design evoke a ‘sense of performance and display.’ Brio – meaning vigour, brilliance or energy – depicts valiant horses galloping through a field of abstract shapes in a mixture of cream, purple, green and mustard hues. The bespoke artwork references marble, stone, ceramics, lacquers, leather and textiles in homage to all of the amazing craft and design on show at Decorex.
‘We wanted to create something playful and elegant that told both the story of Decorex and the history of Kensington Olympia. There have been so many amazing events under that roof: horse shows, home shows, the hippodrome circus.
I think something both Decorex and my work celebrate is exactly that blend of historical and contemporary design. There is such a strong feeling of nostalgia at the moment but also a need for things to feel fresh and playful. It’s a tricky balance to get right so I hope Brio achieves that,’ Glover says.