Photograph: Niklas Leissner and Selina Oczko
Photograph: Lluna Juvé
Photograph: Lluna Juvé
Photograph: Niklas Leissner and Selina Oczko
Domestic-Wild is the union of the spanish-french artist Ariane Patout, and the german-swiss designer René Müller, two creators with a remarkable career, currently based in Barcelona.
It is in 2012 when these two professionals gave life to their first best-seller artistic project: WILD CHAIR, recognized with the FAD Architecture Award (2014) and Valldoreix Sculpture Biennial Award (2016). Since then, they have not stopped to create together and fascinate the world with their creations.
They merge art and design, savoire-faire and experimentation. They combine the classic with the contemporary. Wood is their speciality. As their name Domestic-Wild suggests, their work is inspired by the contrasts, joining the concepts of the wild nature, and the human domestication. For them the perfect beauty, is a balance of the asymmetry of the raw and the fine shapes, with imperfections and contrasts. This is expressed in their work in the landscape, as well as their collection of functional sculptures and furniture. They are definitely; refined and wild.
Ariane Patout
Multidisciplinary artist and designer specialized in sculpture and interventions in public space and landscape, licended in the Arts School La Massana and the Cinema School ESCAC in Barcelona, was recognized with the SID'S Award (2013) in Switzerland, Arquitecture Award FAD (2014) in Barcelona, Valldoreix Biennial Sculpture Award (2016) and finalist of the AFAD Awards in 2013 and 2014, as well as finalist for the Ciudad Sant Cugat Prize in 2014 for his artistic career.
René Müller
Designer, carpenter and Land-art artist licensed in Germany, has also been recognized for the FAD Architecture Prize (2014) and the Valldoreix Biennial Sculpture Award (2016). Since 2003 he runs his own company based in Germany, WOODLOOPS: JUST NATURE, in which he designs, produces and distributes FSC wood products and furniture, with the traditionalstyle as well as sculptural furniture. He has participated in several professional events at national and international level.
Our philosophy
In Domestic-Wild we work on it through artistic projects that aim to inspire the Society and generate messages with enough ethical force to improve the quality of our community values. To bring the human being closer to a more respectful relationship with nature, through a more conscious, committed and sensitized use and treatment.
The artistic process, can be materialized invery different ways but always looking forthe sensitivity and social awareness, we takecare of the advice, coordination, design andproduction of it.We also carry out creative training activities,adapting to the needs of each project, inorder to supervise this creative process at all levels of its development.
In Domestic-Wild, we open a dialogue through artistic action to invites the Society to reflect on what is the real impact of humans on their relationship with the planet today. And in turn, what is, or should be, the purpose of an artistic intervention within this same reflection.
Public space of all and the home of each one, are for us very important scenarios for life. For this reason we work to improve the quality of life in these, through unique works designed for each occasion.
We add 40 years of experience in the world of art and design, our passion and philosophy of life, with the desire to share it with the rest to build a better world.
Wood:Our speciality
Wood is the specialty of Domestic-Wild and is an essential element in our projects. We want to give prominence in everyday life, both at home and in public spaces, not only for its aesthetic value, but also for its physical and sensory qualities.
We apply traditional and innovative techniques and treatments, and of experimental nature.
We bet to enhance your presence in the spaces that we inhabit, in coexistence with the asphalt of the cities, or innovating in their form and its use in rural areas, since it contributes better to the quality of life of the users, clearly giving their message to: all we are part of the nature that life gives us.
DOMESTIC WILD · CURRICULUM VITAE
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCIES AND IN SITU CREATION
Domestic Wild’s trajectory is distinguished by its constant participation in residency and land art programs, generating works that engage directly with the landscape and cultural environment.
2023 | Japan (Kamiyama)
KAIR Artist Residency. Works: Wild Heart, Termites and Under the same sun.
2021 | France (Chateauvillain)
Parcours d’art La Belle Balade. Work: Racines.
2020 | Spain (Farrera)
C.A.N. Residency. Works: Insecte Invasor I and Insecte Invasor II.
2019 | Spain (Girona)
– Bòlit Residency: Work In Memoriam presented in Parc de la Devesa.
– Festival Art i Gavarres. Work In Memoriam presented in Romanyà de la Selva.
2018 | Spain
– Festival Art i Gavarres, Girona (Sant Daniel) – Work: Wild Chairs.
– Festival Arte en la Tierra, Santa Lucía de Ocón – Work: 42°18'47.0"N 2°15'30.9"W.
2017 and 2016 | France (Crévoux)
Parcours de Fées (Participation in 2 editions)
– 2017 – Work: Jungle électrique
– 2016 – Works: Les Rameurs and Troupeaux de chaises.
2014 | Andorra (La Massana)
Festival Land Art. Works: Bedolls al cel, Niu and Escala al cel.
COMMISSIONED PROJECTS AND INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS
Development of sculptural furniture collections and landscape architectural projects, often in collaboration with academic institutions such as Campus Kuchl, municipalities, and LEADER.
2025 | Austria (Grossglockner)
Co-project with Campus Kuchl. Sculptural architecture in the landscape. Work: ZAPFENDORF.
2022 | Spain (Torroella de Montgrí)
Itinerary La Pletera P.N.M.B.T. Works: Sculptures and artistic furniture in the landscape.
2021 | Austria (Egg)
Collection of sculptural furniture for Fuchsegg EcoLodge.
2018 | Austria (Alberschwende)
Collection of landscape works for Alpengasthof BruggeleKopft.
2017 | Austria (Thalgau)
Collection of urban sculptural furniture in co-project with Campus Kuchl.
2016 | Barcelona – Austria – Switzerland
Co-project Flechten_Fluchten with Campus Kuchl (Salzburg) for 500 Years Luther Wittenberg.
PUBLIC ART AND MONUMENTAL PROJECTS
Permanent installations and design projects of sculptural furniture integrated into public spaces.
Since 2020 | Spain
Project Bancos CO₂ – ongoing development of sculptural furniture in natural parks and public spaces.
2018 | Spain (Valldoreix)
Sculpture Wild Chairs at FFCC Valldoreix Station.
2017 | Spain (Camprodon)
Sculpture Wild Chair in the Gardens of Monestir de Sant Pere.
2016 | Spain (Valldoreix)
Sculptures Wild Chairs at Biennal d’Escultura VDX.
ART AND DESIGN EXHIBITIONS AND FAIRS
Strong presence in contemporary design circuits and specialized galleries.
2019 | Spain (Logroño)
Arte en la Tierra exhibition at ESDIR, with the work 42°18'47.0"N 2°15'30.9"W.
2017 | Spain (Barcelona)
– DHUB Design Market – Work: Wild Furniture.
– The BOX Gallery – Work: Wild Chairs.
2016 | Spain (Barcelona)
Fábrica Moritz – Work: Wild Chairs.
2014 | France (Paris)
Maison et Objet Fair – Work: Divine Chair.
2014 | Spain (Barcelona)
– Claustre del Monestir de Sant Cugat. Work: Wild Chairs.
– Gardens of l’Escola d’Art Floral de Catalunya. Work: Wild Chairs.
2013 | Switzerland
-MAG Salon d’Art Contemporain, Montreux. Work: Wild Chairs.
-MIDNIGHTSUN Gallery, Morges. Work: Wild Chairs.
2013 | Spain (Barcelona)
– Upcycling Festival Drap Art, CCCB Barcelona. Work: Divine Chair.
– DTERRA Gallery (Sant Cugat). Work: Wild Chairs.
– BROTS Gallery (Camallera). Work: Wild Chairs.
2012 and 2013 | Spain (Barcelona)
Exhibition of Wild Chairs at Sala Vinçon.
ART FESTIVALS AND ALTERNATIVE EVENTS
2021 | France (Paris)
ZUT Festival at Parc de la Villette – Work: Wild Chairs.
2018 | Spain (Girona)
Festival Temps de Flors – Work: Quan les arrels caminen on Pont de Sant Feliu.
2016 | Switzerland (Zurich)
Alternative event Manifesta – Work: Wild Chairs.
PERFORMANCES
Artistic acts between theatre and sculpture.
2019 | Spain (Sant Cugat)
VILAB, Celler Modernista – Performance VESSA’m i BROTA’m (with actor Pau Bonet).
2018 | Spain (Vall de Santa Creu)
Centre ARBAR – Performance Derrama i Brota, exploring the femininity of the vineyard.
2014 | Spain (Barcelona and Sant Cugat)
Presentations of Wild Chairs at the Escola d’Art Floral de Catalunya, Maria Can Soler, and Claustre del Monestir de Sant Cugat. (with actor Roger Casadellà)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2014 | FAD Architecture (Barcelona)
Recognition in the category of Ephemeral Interventions in the Landscape for the work Wild Chairs.
Biennal VDX (Valldoreix)
Award granted for the work Wild Chairs.
WORKSHOPS AND TEACHING
Commitment to teaching and practical creativity in design and art.
2023 | Kamiyama, Japan
Termites Workshop held at Jynrio Elementary School.
2022 | Kuchl, Austria
Drei mal drei Workshop at Campus Kuchl.
2015 | Barcelona, Spain
Reflexions in 3D Workshop at Elisava Design School.
ARTISTIC FURNITURE COLLECTIONS
Domestic Wild also develops a limited-edition collection of artistic furniture, conceived as a natural extension of its research into art, sculpture, and landscape. Each piece combines contemporary design and craftsmanship, using local wood and sustainable techniques. The collection is available at shopdomesticwild.com
CONTACT
Website: domestic-wild.com
Email: domesticwildteam@gmail.com
Team: Ariane Patout and René Müller.