Diptyque is extending the story behind its poetic wax garden installation by opening up Juliette Minchin’s studio process, and inviting visitors in Paris and London to experience “A Walk by Candlelight”, a temporary journey through a sculpted garden of wax inside the Maisons.
Wax Garden In Paris And London
At Maison Diptyque Paris, the wax garden forms the centerpiece of the ephemeral experience “A Walk by Candlelight”, running from 2 April to 11 June at 7 Rue Duphot, 75001 Paris, France. The space is described as an inspired and inspiring meeting place, welcoming exceptional guests and artistic collaborations throughout the year, with this installation striking “a stunning balance between wax and nature.”
In London, the same concept unfolds at Maison Diptyque London, 107 New Bond Street, W1S 1ED, where “A Walk by Candlelight” is open from 23 April to 8 June. Here too, the ephemeral space invites guests to wander…
through a garden of wax where Diptyque’s visual codes are reinterpreted through volume, light and material rather than solely through fragrance.
Inside Juliette Minchin’s Atelier The “behind the scenes” narrative focuses on Juliette Minchin’s atelier, where the installation begins with drawings and research around sacred forms, rituals and transformation.
From her studio just outside Paris, the artist, who has worked with candle making paraffin wax for several years, treats wax as a living, ambivalent material that can be smooth or wrinkled, firm or pliable, fragile yet enduring.
For the wax garden, early sketches evolve into hand cut petals and floral motifs, each element then dipped or infused in liquid wax to create layers of translucency and relief…
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