French designer Lola Mayeras excels at giving everyday objects a playful character, bringing smiles to viewers with her original creations. She primarily works with clay, designing vases, cups, teapots, and hand mirrors with extraordinary details. With ironic detachment and infectious humor, Mayeras imbues everyday items with human attributes, such as ears, giving them an almost lifelike presence. The fusion of object and human form is reminiscent of Erwin Wurm’s “Walking Bags,” where handbags are equipped with long legs. However, while Wurm focuses on sculptural exaggeration, Mayeras ensures her creations retain their functionality. 

A recurring theme in her work is the household, evident in pieces like the “Cleaning Clove Vase,” a ceramic piece shaped like an upright cleaning glove reminiscent of the iconic hand from the series Wednesday. She also incorporates familiar forms like detergent bottles into her vases and teapots, blending functionality with the familiarity of everyday objects. Another example is the “Hoodie Vase,” which depicts a torso wearing a hoodie, merging streetwear aesthetics with interior design. 

In her latest works, Mayeras expands her material repertoire to include wood, textiles, and metal. One standout piece is a stainless steel vase designed to resemble a wrapped bouquet of flowers. This creation plays with the familiar image of a florist’s protected bouquet, just before it is unveiled. Mayeras’ creations captivate with their unconventional ideas, tell stories, and invite closer inspection. Her unmistakable style transforms each of her objects into a signature piece.