Creators of Objects is a collaborative studio founded by Jonathan de Swaaf and Joanne Byrne. Together, they explore the intersection of art and design, crafting objects that are both sculptural and functional. Their creations feature strangely familiar forms, blending futuristic and nostalgic elements. Decades of combined experience guide their practice and inform their unique works.

 

In the studio, COO experiments with texture, tactility, transparency, tone, saturation, reflectivity, light transmission, and a wide array of forms. This approach uncovers infinite relationships between shapes, colours, and surfaces, where weight and structure interplay, and the quality of materials invites touch.

 

Their collection includes both production pieces—such as furniture and accessories—and one-of-a-kind, site-specific works. Every piece is individually crafted in their Toronto studio.