The Art of Motion
In a world dominated by screens, Helen Chesner and Isabel Gibson champion the tangible through kinetic installations and interactive design. In conversation with Ayla Angelos, the duo discuss a decade-long partnership, making magic in the real world, and the balance between intuition and engineering.
- Words Ayla Angelos
- Photography Luca Strano
Helen Chesner is days away from maternity leave, but there’s still a couple of things to do before she steps away – this interview, a photoshoot and then, finally, a pause. She and Isabel Gibson have been working together for over a decade as Isabel + Helen, for their London-based 3D design studio specialising in installation, spatial and set design. In that time they’ve navigated changing studios, taken on larger projects, and now, the balance of motherhood and their creative practice. “We’ve timed it pretty well,” Gibson says, laughing. After having twins last year, she recently returned to the studio, just as Chesner prepares to step back. But thankfully, their working dynamic is
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