Prisca Razafindrakoto (*1994) is an artist based in Paris. Her journey began at Ensaama Oliviers de Serres, a national school of applied arts and design located in Paris. After completing a program in product design, she turned to the arts and crafts and specialized in metal work.
Thereafter, she started her own practice in
late 2019 and moved to her own workshop,
devoting herself to the design and manufacture
of sculptures and bespoke furnitures
From Paris to Madagascar
Of Franco-Malagasy origin, the blending of cultures lies at the heart of her approach, generating a language of forms that balances surrealism and minimalism. She draws inspiration from tribal arts, encountered during her travels in Africa, as well as from movements like Memphis design.
This fusion also extends to her methods, where she plays with the semantic boundaries of objects, positioning her work between sculpture and design.
The Role of randomness in the creative process
Fascinated by the sensitive and delicate nature of metal, Prisca enjoys deconstructing preconceptions about this material. She approaches it in a light, colorful, and warm manner, presenting metal sheets as soft and voluptuous. Her work forms a dialogue with the material, allowing randomness to play a role in the fabrication process.
A local production
Prisca collaborates with French suppliers and service providers, adhering to ethical, locally sourced, and sustainable production methods. Each piece is signed with a stamp and numbered when part of a limited series.
A pluralistic approach
Prisca explores forming techniques and their impact on materials, both formally and aesthetically. She employs a process derived from the automotive industry : pressurized air injection. This technique allows her to shape her objects by inflating the metal. Compressed and deformed, the metal takes on a dynamic and organic form. During the creation of her pieces, she embraces the unique deformations caused by this technique. Due to its inherently random nature, every piece is a one-of-a-kind product.
She also develops a range of vibrant, luminous colors. Using a flame-heating technique, she accelerates the oxidation of the metal, achieving shades that range from pearlescent gray to fuchsia, yellow, or orange. Each temperature reveals a unique hue, and each metal offers its own distinctive palette, unlocking vast chromatic possibilities for a single piece.
Exhibitions
2025 _ La Promenade du Collectionneur, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Solvay Hostel, Brussels, BE
2024 _ Village Palace during the Paris Design Week, curator and exhibitor, BHVP, Paris, FR
2024 _ Paris Design Week, Galerie Joseph, Paris, FR
2024 _ European Days of Crafts, Atelier 28, Villejuif, FR
2024 _ Collectible, Vanderborght building, Bruxelles, BE
2023 _ European Heritage Days, With the Mobilier National, Bank of France, Paris, FR
2023 _ Paris Design Week, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Commines gallery, Paris, FR
2023 _ Design Parade, with Mobilier National, Hotel des Arts TPM, Toulon, FR
2023 _ Salon Révélations R6, with Maison Parisienne gallery and Mobilier National, Grand Palais, Paris, FR
2023 _ European Days of Crafts, Atelier 28, Villejuif, FR
2023 _ Collect, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Somerset House, London, UK
2023 _ Traces de vie, Au Médicis gallery, Paris, FR
2023 _ La Promenade du Collectionneur, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Solvay Hostel, Brussels, BE
2022 _ Oeuvres inspirées, Au Médicis gallery, Paris, FR
2022 _ PAD London, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Berkeley Square, London, UK
2022 _ Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, Ministry of Culture, Paris, FR
2022 _ Les aliénés du Mobilier National, Gobelins gallery, Mobilier National, Paris, FR
2022 _ Contemporary Art+Design, Bastille Design Center, Paris, FR
2022 _ Art&Balise, Port Musée, Douarnenez, FR
2022 _ Internationale Design Biennial, Pépinière République, St Etienne, FR
2021 _ Art.G Gallery, Paris, FR
2021 _ All I Want, Paris, FR
2021 _ France Design Week, Nantes, FR
2021 _ European Days of Crafts, Atelier 28, Villejuif, FR
2024 _ Village Palace during the Paris Design Week, curator and exhibitor, BHVP, Paris, FR
2024 _ Paris Design Week, Galerie Joseph, Paris, FR
2024 _ European Days of Crafts, Atelier 28, Villejuif, FR
2024 _ Collectible, Vanderborght building, Bruxelles, BE
2023 _ European Heritage Days, With the Mobilier National, Bank of France, Paris, FR
2023 _ Paris Design Week, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Commines gallery, Paris, FR
2023 _ Design Parade, with Mobilier National, Hotel des Arts TPM, Toulon, FR
2023 _ Salon Révélations R6, with Maison Parisienne gallery and Mobilier National, Grand Palais, Paris, FR
2023 _ European Days of Crafts, Atelier 28, Villejuif, FR
2023 _ Collect, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Somerset House, London, UK
2023 _ Traces de vie, Au Médicis gallery, Paris, FR
2023 _ La Promenade du Collectionneur, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Solvay Hostel, Brussels, BE
2022 _ Oeuvres inspirées, Au Médicis gallery, Paris, FR
2022 _ PAD London, with Maison Parisienne gallery, Berkeley Square, London, UK
2022 _ Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, Ministry of Culture, Paris, FR
2022 _ Les aliénés du Mobilier National, Gobelins gallery, Mobilier National, Paris, FR
2022 _ Contemporary Art+Design, Bastille Design Center, Paris, FR
2022 _ Art&Balise, Port Musée, Douarnenez, FR
2022 _ Internationale Design Biennial, Pépinière République, St Etienne, FR
2021 _ Art.G Gallery, Paris, FR
2021 _ All I Want, Paris, FR
2021 _ France Design Week, Nantes, FR
2021 _ European Days of Crafts, Atelier 28, Villejuif, FR
2020 _ Paris Design Week - Joseph Gallery - Paris, FR
2020 _ France Design Week - Nantes, FR
2019 _ Design d'Art et de Métiers, Laurence D workshop, Paris, FR
2019 _ Week-end du Design et des Arts, Congrès Palace, Antibes Juan-Les-Pins, FR
2019 _ Salon Révélations R4, Grand Palais, Paris, FR
2017 _ (diploma) Forney Library, Paris, FR
2017 _ (diploma) Arcade cultural center, Sainte Colombe en Auxois castle, FR
2016 _ (diploma) Carrousel des Métiers d’Art et de la Création, Louvre, Paris, FR
2024 _ Elle Décoration ES, n°222, El diseñio se hace grande, p28, Funny metal
2023 _ AD100, Special Edition : Design, n°29-2024, p185, Playful seats
2023 _ Diseño Interior, n°365, p40, Paris Design Factory, Enjoy ! Diseño
2023 _ AMC, n°312, p95, Upcycling for all
2020 _ France Design Week - Nantes, FR
2019 _ Design d'Art et de Métiers, Laurence D workshop, Paris, FR
2019 _ Week-end du Design et des Arts, Congrès Palace, Antibes Juan-Les-Pins, FR
2019 _ Salon Révélations R4, Grand Palais, Paris, FR
2017 _ (diploma) Forney Library, Paris, FR
2017 _ (diploma) Arcade cultural center, Sainte Colombe en Auxois castle, FR
2016 _ (diploma) Carrousel des Métiers d’Art et de la Création, Louvre, Paris, FR
Press
2024 _ Elle Décoration ES, n°222, El diseñio se hace grande, p28, Funny metal
2023 _ AD100, Special Edition : Design, n°29-2024, p185, Playful seats
2023 _ Diseño Interior, n°365, p40, Paris Design Factory, Enjoy ! Diseño
2023 _ AMC, n°312, p95, Upcycling for all