致敬工艺：苏西·诺瓦克与墨西哥新一代设计师的合作

Susie Novak isn’t just inspired by Mexican design, she’s redefining how we experience it. The interior designer has built a career crafting spaces with soul and her latest endeavour is a love letter to Mexico’s rich artisanal heritage. Teaming up with Jim Warnock of Dunes Design and master makers like Daniel Orozco, Salvador Compañ, Marcos Jassan, and Marva Studios, Novak is seamlessly weaving handcrafted, heirloom quality pieces into contemporary homes. Most notably in her latest project at The Orchid Gala in New York City. The result? Interiors that don’t just tell a story, they honour a legacy.

Novak’s Journey of Inspiration

她的旅程始于旅行。“我与墨西哥的恋情始于一次圣潘乔之旅，”诺瓦克分享道。那次访问以及在圣米格尔的时光揭示了一个既永恒又现代的艺术世界。“我看到到处都是令人难以置信的工艺——传统技术被用来创造大胆、新鲜的设计。”

随着她继续探索，这种激情演变成与墨西哥工匠的有意义的合作，他们的作品融合了历史与创新。奥罗斯科的雕塑图腾，康帕尼的编织篮子，以及马尔瓦工作室的俏皮陶瓷都成为诺瓦克愿景的核心。“丹尼尔·奥罗斯科的作品非常标志性——他对球体和有机形式的运用完全独特，”她说。“而马尔瓦工作室在传统墨西哥陶瓷上做了非常有趣的事情，同时仍然尊重过去。”

将手工艺带到全球舞台

For Novak, collaborating with designers goes beyond sourcing, it tells a story. She treats each handmade piece as a bridge between past and present. “So many hands create something truly special,” she says. “Artisans craft each piece by hand, and designers push boundaries with their vision. It’s a conversation between history and what’s next.”

虽然她的许多发现都是自然展开的，但有些则是意外的惊喜。“桌子中央的编织花瓶是一次意外的合作，”她回忆道。“在这个项目之前，我还没有见过萨尔瓦多·康帕尼，但他的作品增添了如此独特的能量。”

Novak’s passion for Mexican craftsmanship extends beyond aesthetics. She ties it directly to sustainability and ethical sourcing. “Knowing where items come from is so important,” she says. “You don’t have to preach about sustainability, just share the story behind an object, and it makes a difference.”

Because of this, she urges her clients to invest in artisan-made pieces instead of mass-produced decor. “Supporting artisans doesn’t have to break the budget,” she says. “So many high quality, handmade pieces come from North America, and they’re more accessible than people think.”

路易斯·巴拉甘之家的影响

除了与工匠的合作，诺瓦克还从著名建筑师路易斯·巴拉甘在墨西哥城的家卡萨·佩德雷加尔中汲取灵感。“粉红色和黑色的调色板，以及火山岩蜡烛台，都从巴拉甘的娱乐室中的熔岩岩石中获得灵感，”她解释道。这种联系为她的愿景增添了深度和建筑意义，将当代工艺作品与墨西哥的设计遗产融合在一起。

By weaving these elements into her table, Novak did more than showcase craftsmanship, she honored one of Mexico’s most celebrated modernists. The contrast between dark, moody textures and warm pinks reflected Barragán’s signature approach, which played with light, materiality, and emotion.

Novak’s Grand Showcase at The Orchid Gala

考虑到这些灵感，诺瓦克对墨西哥设计的钦佩最近在纽约市的兰花晚会上成为焦点。在那里，她设计了一张庆祝她最喜欢的工匠的桌景。活动的主题墨西哥现代主义与她的愿景完美契合。然而，诺瓦克并没有只关注过去，而是强调了当今最令人兴奋的墨西哥创作者。“我想引起对当前和下一代创作者的关注，”她解释道。“我们必须向过去致敬，但也要推动当今的艺术家向前。”

To bring this vision to life, she carefully curated a thoughtful mix of textures, forms, and materials. First, an obsidian-toned tablecloth by Marcos Jassan grounded the setting, providing a bold yet neutral foundation. Next, gold accents echoed the grandeur of The Plaza Hotel’s ballroom, seamlessly tying the table into its elegant surroundings. Additionally, sculptural napkin rings, woven vases and ceramic bud vases, crafted from repurposed tequila glasses added both depth and playfulness. “I love incorporating functional pieces that also feel unexpected,” she says.

除了美学之外，这张餐桌还提供了一种沉浸式体验。它不仅仅是一个视觉陈述，更是在客人和工匠之间创造了一种有形的联系。为了使这种体验更有意义，Novak确保每位客人都能带回家一个工匠制作的花瓶。通过加入这个体贴的细节，她将活动变成了不仅仅是一场展示。相反，它成为了一个欣赏、交流和支持墨西哥丰富设计传统的时刻，强化了真正的工艺既具有文化意义又具有个人意义的理念。

一个植根于合作的未来

展望未来，诺瓦克认为这个项目只是一个更大运动的开始。“我的许多客户都希望在他们的家中引入意想不到的元素，”她说。“我肯定会继续在我的设计中融入这些工匠的作品。”

更重要的是，她的使命依然明确：她希望在传统工艺和现代室内设计之间架起桥梁，确保墨西哥丰富的设计传统不仅得到庆祝，还能在全球范围内得到支持。

随着大规模生产继续主导设计行业，诺瓦克提供了一个引人注目的替代方案。“关键在于知道某物是在哪里制造的，如何制造的，以及由谁制造的，”她说。“这种联系使一切都不同。”

她与墨西哥工匠的合作不仅仅是为了创造美丽的空间。相反，它们是为了尊重工艺的传承，通过设计讲述故事，并确保传统驱动的艺术在现代世界中有一席之地。

这是一封值得书写的情书。

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Photography: Gabriel Magdaleno – Header image: Jim Warnock of Dunes Design, designer Salavdor Compañ and Susie Novak at Lørdag & Søndag in Mexico City

Stocklist: Orchid Gala Photography: @csoph123 Sophia Chambers – Florals: @studiojoness Lindsay Jones – Votives: @andjacob.mx – Tableware & Napkin Rings: @danielorozcoestudio – Textiles: @marcosjassan – Tequila Glasses: @_marva_studio

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