Interier Introspection

Impressão at your home

Impressão is a Brazilian word that means perception, impression, atmosphere. When I work with material, with space, or chat with people, I always engage with the atmosphere. This is typical for me. Impressão encapsulates the tool I often use.

Every sculpture or group of sculptures needs a suitable placement. Placement in space is part of a good work. It matters where the piece is situated and in what context it finds itself. Sometimes it needs to play the main role, at other times it’s part of other works, or it might just be a small decoration creating a background. But the rule always applies: I need to clarify why I have the piece and what purpose it serves. This is usually what matters most.

After identifying my main need for why I acquired the piece and what it should create in the space, I can then focus on the space as a whole. I seek a placement that fulfills my needs according to my criteria. At this moment, the piece often interacts with the entire space, influencing the arrangement of the house or garden. Such a reconfiguration of an apartment or garden is often a necessity and an interesting process, allowing me to reassess priorities and restructure the space to enhance my living experience, making it more tailored to me. This concept is variable, just as we ourselves change. We age, and our possibilities and needs evolve, which is always a fascinating process. Whether it’s about placing a sculpture or rearranging a living space without a sculptural piece, it’s essential to organize the space according to one’s needs and possibilities. Therefore, I focus on spaces even without artworks.

Every interior and exterior has its atmosphere. It reflects the identity of its inhabitants. Just as each of us is unique, each interior has its distinctive combination of layout, creating a unique space that confines us within its walls and fences.

Since I was a little girl, I rearranged my room daily, enjoying what happens to the space when the desk is under the window or facing it. I noticed how the arrangement of individual furniture influences my mood. Later, I found myself rearranging the room based on my feelings and discovering which types of furniture affect me and what I need to feel at home.

Influenced by the philosophy of the Principles of Life, which explores relationships on all levels, I began to view interiors—or any inner space—in the context of what I need for a pleasant life. I identified what is essential for my well-being and what I can live without.

I realized that we all have completely different needs that evolve over our lives. Sometimes it’s essential to have my favorite reading sofa in the corner; other times, I need a plant stand there. What’s important is that it meets my current needs and that my space expresses who I am, who I feel I am, and who I want to become. I aim to be able to intuitively recognize what truly makes me feel good and what I dislike and want to avoid.

It’s interesting to piece together what each member of the living space likes, what they need and love, and what they don’t like. When you map out what is common and what isn’t among the inhabitants, you can literally model the space, preparing an ideal arrangement of furniture, art, and plants to create a harmonious environment where you will thrive. A space that supports who you want to become, the direction in which you need to transform, who you want to grow into.

And I don’t believe that this change has to involve bigger, more luxurious, or more expensive housing. Yes, sometimes it’s necessary, but more often, the desired change can be achieved with what you currently have at home. The change can come from rearranging what you already own.

It’s just a matter of reshuffling the elements in your home so that the space inspires you again and is well-utilized. You shouldn’t feel the urge to escape it or just use it for sleeping. I believe that every living space can create a feeling of home, a sense of safety where you can recharge for the next day. A feeling of home means having your own warmth to lean on.

My role is to listen to your needs—what you require, what you like, what’s important to you, what doesn’t matter, and what you specifically dislike. I will guide you through your own process and seek ways for you to stay true to your own assignment. I will accompany you to a result that you will be satisfied with, where you will feel it’s what you need and what you like.

Your active collaboration will be essential; without it, we won’t be able to proceed.

And of course, since I am a creative being, I will offer you many ideas on how I would approach the space, but your feelings and opinions on the space and my ideas will be key. You may surprise yourself with what you currently need, but that’s often a natural development of events.

The cost for my work is purely individual. Each space requires different care and takes its own time. So, we will need to agree on the price based on an initial conversation where we will map the situation and the dispositions of both parties. The fee for the initial consultation will depend on the number of hours spent together. I charge 1500 CZK for an hour of consultation; if the consultation time extends, the cost will proportionally increase.

If you’ve read this far and my approach resonates with you, don’t hesitate to reach out.

I look forward to potential collaboration.