VIVIAN CARBONELL

Vivian Carbonell, is a Miami-based artist and furniture designer. Her limited edition creations stand as eloquent tributes to contemporary design, embodying an essence devoid of ostentation.Recognized by DesignMiami/, a global authority on collectible design, her exclusive pieces are handcrafted with profound symbolism and narrative resonance.Vivian’s journey began in fine arts, with a focus on sculpture, which naturally led her to explore design. Her pieces, crafted meticulously with a myriad of materials, resonate as timeless expressions of beauty and meaning. Each piece tells a unique story, merging form and function seamlessly.Her artistic philosophy intertwines fine art with design, guided by a fascination with materials and their origins.For Carbonell, luxury is defined by what truly matters in life—time. From a journal excerpt she describes the importance of time- “the time it takes to look closely, to look beyond the surface. I remember as a child laying on the grass and honing in on one leaf blade. I wanted to see it the way an insect climbing its way through the surface might..or the, texture, color and patterns of a tree and its skin. The qualities and function of all the parts that make a whole. It is in this space where I explore my sensibilities with old and new, natural and man made materials...the textures, color and weight of each and how they relate to me and one another.