I'm a painter and artist originally from Vancouver, Canada, now living and working in Los Angeles. My process is akin to how a studio producer might treat a music sample: I plunder art history for familiar tropes and, by placing them in a new, modern context reinterpreted through my hand in my signature pastel palette, I turn the viewer's understanding of them on their head, evoking questions about how the art world is entangled with the idea of luxury.

For Two Ewes, the primary “sample” is from Aelbert Cuyp's A Barn Interior with a Four Horned Ram . I painted the two female animals, which, despite their prominence in the foreground, are conspicuously absent from the original title. I wanted the tones to feel rich and almost royal, harmonious with the material and craftsmanship of the product.

My art springs from the buds of daydreams rooted in a deep appreciation for nature. Usually, these inspirations bloom during hikes or brief walks, but in the spring of 2024, a broken foot confined me indoors. Limited to the view from my window, I was lucky to have a serviceberry tree with billowing white blooms across the street, sparking my creativity. This sight led me to explore other white blossoms that mimic sheep's wool. Discovering the Madame Lemoine lilac variety, I knew it was the perfect muse for my piece, Lilac Lamb, created for Moutonière. This work celebrates the playful vitality of spring through its bright colors and wondrous whimsy, offering a splash of exuberance for any time of year.

I am Filipp Jenikäe, a German artist now working between Paris and Münster. My artistic journey began in Berlin, where I was deeply inspired by the German Expressionism movement of the 1920s. My inspirations come from a variety of sources—art books, photographs from my travels and city explorations, as well as visits to galleries and museums, drawing from the rich artistic traditions of the 19th through 21st centuries. I am thrilled to present my first fashion piece, a scarf that transposes my paintings from canvas to silk. This design aims to blend playfulness and cheer with a touch of classic elegance. I hope this scarf brings joy and a sense of timeless style to your wardrobe.

I was born in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1979 and moved to Austin, Texas, in 2005. Recently, my wife and I returned to Jackson to raise our two children. Growing up pre-internet, I spent much of my childhood outdoors, exploring the woods around our home. Fascinated by the future, I collected NASA memorabilia and stayed up late watching Star Trek, which perhaps explains why many of my figures are set against a backdrop of nature, seemingly existing between the past and the future. As T.S. Eliot eloquently stated, “Time present and time past are both perhaps present in time future, and time future contained in time past.” The seventeen years I spent in Texas profoundly influenced my work. The climate in Austin, where east meets west, makes the wildflowers and succulents truly magical. The figures I paint, drawn from my imagination, embody the unapologetic confidence of the women in my and my wife's families. For this scarf, I envisioned a woman of the future, perhaps a farm owner or textile creator, surrounded by yet-to-exist flowers.