Sebastian Errázuriz X Audemars Piguet

Chilean-born artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz has designed Swiss watchmaking brand Audemars Piguet's new lounge for Art Basel Hong Kong. "Taking inspiration from the ice formations and snowy winters of Audemars Piguet’s home in Le Brassus, Switzerland, the lounge will express the purity of nature and the passing of time," says Errazuriz.

"With water and ice as its main thematic elements, the new stand will give form to the concept of the ice cycle as a metaphor for time. Three key components will anchor Errazuriz’s design: the icicle as a beautiful form, accumulating over time; the water drop, seen as nature’s ticking pulse; and ripples in the water, symbolizing the forward movement of new life. The drips of the melting icicles resemble nature’s pulse, like the beating of a heart or a ticking clock."

Diego worked with Sebastian and his team in developing this collaboration, from its early stages until the fabrication of the pieces.

Design and Rendering: Diego Olguín and Francisco Cangas

Creative Direction: Sebastian Errázuriz

Project Management: Shani Ha

Production: Manage à Trois NYC

Sebastian Errázuriz Studio 2016