ABOUT

Brazil born, Ontario based artist Nayara Nascimento, founded aeny studio in 2020, driven by an unwavering passion to bring forth a unique fusion of culture, craftsmanship, and artistic innovation in the world of bespoke furniture design. Her journey has been marked by a deep connection to her vibrant cultural heritage and a profound appreciation for the beauty found in the perfect imperfections of nature and within ourselves. 

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aeny studio is an interdisciplinary bespoke design studio, that crafts limited edition, one-of-a-kind sculptural functional furniture and pushes the boundaries of experimental art and design.

 

Nayara's designs draw inspiration from organic mediterranean architecture, where uniquely textured biomorphic forms are alchemized into functional abstract works of art. Each creation is handmade and intended to be a sculptural piece with a functional purpose rather than a piece of furniture with a sculptural look.

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'My work is a response to a desire to 'switch off' and reconnect with our instinct - a quiet, inexplicable voice inside of us communicating an emotion or feeling that only art or music can convey. In our fast-paced technological world, it seems increasingly vital that we don't render ourselves blind to that deep primal language, so often undervalued'.

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Nayara studied architectural sciences (BArchSc) at Ryerson University and Interior Design (BIN) at Universidade Izabela Hendrix where she graduated with honours. She began her career as an interior designer in Brazil where she specialized in commercial applications.

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