Attention, demain il y a vernissage à la Galerie Sentou pour fêter les 10 ans des fameuses Editions Paumes, vous savez les petits livres japonais colorés qu’on a tout de suite envie d’avoir chez soi, même si on ne parle pas un mot de ようこそジュ.
Depuis 10 ans, artistes européens ouvrent leur porte à l’équipe franco-japonaise et se font photographier chez eux, avec leurs objets et leurs histoires. Ces petits livres complètement arty « cartonnent » au pays du Houdon, par leur côté style of life. En Europe, ils sont devenus au fil des années une référence en déco : un outil de travail et d’inspiration pour tous les stylistes.
Comment tout à commencé ? Hisashi et Fumie est un couple japonais amoureux de la France. C’est parce que Fumie est agent des
Tsé-Tsé au Japon depuis longtemps (ainsi que
MaisonGorgette, Carlotta,
Soledad Bravi,
Hervé Tullet,
Nathalie Lété...) qu’elle a découvert, après leurs objets, leur univers et qu’Hisashi a commencé à photographier leurs ateliers… .
Le premier livre s’appelait les tsé-tsé de « A à Z », depuis une quarantaine de petits livres, toujours aussi colorés, et pleins d’idées… Les dernières parutions sont « bureaux à la maison », « délicieux souvenirs de Paris », et « Paris Family Style ». D’autres projets sont en cours, mais shuuut, c’est un secret !
Voici un extrait de l’interview de Hisashi Tokuyoshi co-fondateur des Edition Paumes
What is Editions Paumes background? When was it founded, and by who ?
We started our family-run company back in August of 1997, two years after returning from Paris. The company is run completely by us – Hisashi is the photographer and art director, and, his wife, Fumie Shimoji represents the french artists that we met during our stay in Paris. Lately, we work with artists through out the world. We really make an effort to respect everyone that we collaborate with, and to maintain good relations with them.
We also have « Galerie Doux Dimanche » a galerie and boutique where we exhibit objects made by artists. As you know, we have a line of books that focus on interiors and the lifestyle of artists, so this fits into our interests quite nicely.
How many people work at Editions Paumes ? Is it a small business ?
Right now, we have 7 people working in Tokyo, as well as 7 people working in Paris who help us with the books. And for us, all of the artists who are in our books are also part of the team ! Maybe it is a small business compared with a large publishing house, but thanks to the connections with artists through out the world, it seems larger.
How do you choose the subject of each book? Do you have a team of stylists, decorators, etc?
We do not have a stylist or a decorator… We do not need them because we take photographs of reality. This means that we do not go into the apartments and re-arrange them. Rather we leave the apartment exactly as the owner lives in it. This makes for more interesting photographs.
What is the process from the idea to the finished book?
Really, it depends on the book. We were lucky enough to be in Paris while working on the book “Ateliers des Artistes à Paris.” When we were in Paris, we visited the atelier of some friends. It was wonderful, because it was full of interesting things. There is a whole universe of undiscovered creativity! While we were there, many of our friends introduced us to artists that they know, and so we were able to complete the book thanks to their col
Since then, we have created circles of artists in several areas – London, the North of Europe, Paris… We always work in this style of meeting people and remembering what they create. You never know what will happen – sometimes, after meeting an artist to make one book, we will have an idea that will lead to the next publication.
What would you suggest to parents to decorate their children’s bedrooms? Is there anything that is a “must-have”?
We are interested in things that have a history and a story. Sometimes, the object could be given by their grandparents. We also like things that parents make for their children. And especially the things that children create by themselves! We think that all children are little artists!
To only have modern things in a home makes it feel like a show room. The important thing is to include things in the home that create a sense of love for children, and create a link to the family.
What do you like best in your line of work?
I love that I have the power to share joy. Right now, there are many artists that are happy to participate in the creation of our books. I am so happy and honored to have their help!
Us, the editors, the artists who are profiled in the books, and of course the readers, should be happy because they are all indispensable in the quest for a great book!
And finally, it is wonderful for us to meet new artists who are going to make an impact in the future!
Merci Helena (attaché de presse agence Violette) et Pauline André-Ricard d’avoir partagé toutes ces infos avec Sympa Simone. Et à jeudi !