Rosie McGuinness

Aug 1, 2024 | riise.world | Rosie McGuinness |Ingrid Kesa |Felix Grech

Felix’s work brings to light the true value of materials already in circulation, which reduces our reliance on ‘newness’. This philosophy is closely linked to our own, so we recently commissioned Felix to create a window installation for our Paddington store. He built modular plinth-like structures from repurposed aluminium sheet metal, recycled bricks, and timber offcuts from his studio. “As designers, we have a responsibility to create mindfully and consider the entire lifecycle of materials.

Nov 23, 2023 | riise.world | Ingrid Kesa |Rosie McGuinness

Life drawing classes gave McGuinness a deep appreciation of form and for capturing the figure and subject. “I’ve never been a fan of classic fashion illustration poses or that theatrical style of drawing. I like to draw casual women, who are at ease and feel good in whatever they are wearing, rather than being ‘on show’,” she explains.