Jiang Qiong Er Reimagines Bamboo In A Poetic Collection

Jiang Qiong Er, celebrated for her fusion of Chinese tradition and contemporary design, brings her unique vision to Roche Bobois with the Bamboo Mood collection. Born into a family of artists, Qiong Er skillfully weaves cultural heritage into her creations. Colorways of coral, representing joy, and celadon, a tribute to ancient Chinese porcelain, bring a playful quality to her soft, plump sofas and armchairs. Bamboo, a symbol of integrity and resilience in Chinese culture, is artfully reinterpreted in rugs and perforated screens. “Bamboo bends but does not break,” she notes. “It whispers, trembles, filters the light, and plays with shadow. It may seem fragile, yet it provides scaffolding for the world’s tallest skyscrapers.” The atmosphere evoked is ever so poetic.