Hugo Drubay
Hugo Drubay (France, 1991) is an interior architect, designer and sculptor.
Hugo Drubay is an interior architect, designer and sculptor. Inspired by nature and captivated by morphogenesis, he strives to convey the beauty of nature through his work, using a combination of techniques ranging from traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge new technologies such as 3D printing and digital sculpture. Like a true naturalist, he carefully observes the forms of nature and incorporates them into his own creative process, revealing organic forms.
Hugo Drubay graduated in interior architecture, product design and visual communication from École Bleue in 2015, and forged his talent alongside masters such as Jacques Garcia, Loris Gréaud & Théo Mercier. In 2019, he won the prestigious Mobilier National prize at the Design Parade.
His project at Villa Medici
In residence at Villa Medici, Hugo Drubay will be developing a project aimed at reinterpreting the Medici vase.
The Medici vase is an emblematic piece of neo-Attic art. Currently on display at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, it was acquired by the Medici family and displayed in their villa until the end of the 18th century. Hugo Drubay’s poetic approach involves bringing the Medici vase back to its original home, the Villa Medici, so that it can return to a familiar environment. This obviously involves reinterpreting the work. The location, dimensions and stylistic effects will be interpreted by Hugo Drubay to reflect a contemporary version of Greek art and the representation of nature. This reinterpretation will explore different craft techniques such as stone and wood carving, gold leaf gilding, as well as new technologies such as digital carving and engraving.
About the Residency of art and craft with the support of the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation
The French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici is joining forces with the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation to launch a new residency programme for professionals working in the field of art and craft.
Through this research, creation and experimentation residency programme for people working in the field of crafts and design, Villa Medici wishes to broaden access to its residencies for craftspeople and designers in a living and working environment that encourages emulation between artistic disciplines.
The stay at Villa Medici may lead to the production of one or more objects specially designed to resonate with the environment. The production phase can of course be considered at a later stage after the residency. The resident will also have the possibility of leaving an existing or specially created object at Villa Medici in order to showcase it in the reception areas.