{"id":2351,"date":"2016-10-21T10:28:49","date_gmt":"2016-10-21T10:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=2351"},"modified":"2016-10-21T10:28:49","modified_gmt":"2016-10-21T10:28:49","slug":"meet-phillip-nuveen-master-luxury-miniatures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/trends\/meet-phillip-nuveen-master-luxury-miniatures\/","title":{"rendered":"MEET PHILLIP NUVEEN – THE MASTER OF LUXURY MINIATURES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Artist Phillip Nuveen<\/strong><\/em> lives and works in a glamorous world most of us can only dream of, a world of Herm\u00e9s bags, Eames chairs, and high rises with impeccable d\u00e9cor. But Nuveen is no one-percent mogul (yet); instead, he is an artist who is a master of creating miniatures. It\u2019s unlikely that you would find his pieces in your grandmother\u2019s dollhouse, however, as his specialty is recreating\u00a0real-world luxury on a small scale.<\/p>\n

From tiny Chanel bags and Bloomingdale\u2019s boxes to miniature modern homes, replete with tiny designer furniture (think Noguchi coffee tables), his work is both chic and adorable. We caught up with Nuveen to find out more about the art of the miniature.<\/p>\n

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SEE ALSO: Relaunch of an 1950\u2019s Danish Design Chair by Finn Juhl<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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How did you to start creating miniatures?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a child\u00a0I was always obsessed with building, engineering, and making things. It started with Legos, a lot of Legos!\u00a0I studied graphic design primarily in high school and college\u00a0but always geared my school projects toward a 3-dimensional aspect. I love flat design, but figuring out how to design for things that require assembly and construction is much more interesting to me. Naturally, this has evolved into the miniature worlds and objects I create today. I\u2019m endlessly fascinated with architecture, and making the miniatures is a way to show the world what\u2019s in my head with having to obtain a degree in architecture.<\/p>\n

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What was the first piece you made, and what is your favorite piece?\u2028<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first serious miniature structure I made was a 6-floor townhouse. It was intended to be a fancy nightlight in my bedroom and reached over 6 feet tall. After\u00a0I posted photos of the building process and final result, the reaction I got from the Internet was that it was amazingly well done for a first try. I can\u2019t say I have a favorite; each one is better and better and pushes my craft further.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019re drawn to high-end\/luxury design, whether making tiny Chanel bags or a Noguchi coffee table. Why do you like miniaturizing these types of products?\u2028<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, this is true. I\u2019m very drawn to high design and luxury. I think it\u2019s just a mere coincidence that my mind formed to value the best designed and most aesthetically pleasing items the world has to offer. I think a portion of my talent is having good taste, and good taste leads to great selection, whether it be what you wear, where you dine, or where you choose to live and what furnishings you choose to surround yourself with.<\/p>\n

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If you had endless resources, what\u00a0famous scene or item would you love to miniaturize?\u00a0\u2028<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, that\u2019s one of the main reasons I work in miniature; anything that\u2019s beyond reach in my reality (e.g., a room filled with Herm\u00e8s boxes containing Herm\u00e8s products, a shopping spree that would cost six figures) in miniature is free! Well, besides the cost of art supplies of course. But one project I\u2019m dying for is hoping that some famous brands reach out to me for some killer window displays! Imagine miniature Chanel workrooms, miniature Herm\u00e8s boutiques, a miniature Herman Miller factory!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s one thing that might surprise us about working with miniatures?\u2028<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s easier than you think! I mean, you have to be crafty and have an eye for scale. But once you get the ball rolling, it\u2019s quick to pick up.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s\u00a0the biggest\u00a0challenge of your work, and what\u2019s most rewarding?<\/strong><\/p>\n

My biggest challenge is finding materials and supplies. It\u2019s a constant battle that has me hunting all over New York City. I try to source supplies locally and try to not use supplies packaged in a lot of plastic. I upcycle a lot of materials and am really efficient with my material usage.<\/p>\n

The rewards are when customers\/clients write me after receiving a piece of my art, and they are ecstatic and so thankful. It makes me feel so good that I\u2019m able to make beautiful things to make people happy. Validation and exposure in the media is always fabulous as it ensures I can keep working and further my business plans.<\/p>\n

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Can you give us a good piece of creative advice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I think the most important thing is to really push yourself. And I mean\u00a0live and breathe your creative ability. You have to produce, produce, and produce if you want to get noticed. Yes,\u00a0it\u2019s no fun to sacrifice time with friends, frivolous activities, or living life in the slow lane. But if you are truly determined, those sacrifices are necessary.<\/p>\n

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How do you deal with creative blocks?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m lucky that I never feel blocked creatively. If anything it\u2019s that I\u2019m exhausted or I don\u2019t have enough time to get to all the ideas in my mind. Although, when I\u2019m really stressed out or tired, I take a walk in my neighborhood and it helps to free my thoughts and put things in perspective.<\/p>\n

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