Hermès Artist Windows – Christmas 2016 – Sneak Peek & Behind the Scenes

The journey from start to finish on this magical project was a substantial one. From my original designing in June to the physical start at the beginning of October where production ran until mid December. There were many elements, a lot figuring out and some great people involved.

Thank you to the amazing Andy Knight team who made it happen with their skills and expertise, especially Murray, and my wonderful team of assistants who did an incredible job of making the thistles and painting the insects.

Here are some behind the scenes images and my designs.

You can see the concept and background story for the windows here and the final images here.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

Bond Street window taking shape – 5 meters across…

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

The watercoloured background I painted and blew up for this window. Looks amazing close up!

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

The original watercolour midnight sky.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

One of the other moody watercolour skies for the spider and butterfly window – dawn is just breaking.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

Many Dr. Seuss thistles! Made from palm throngs by my amazing team and Andy Knight Set Builders.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

Setting up all of the different windows for all of the stores.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

15 windows in total. Total takeover at Andy Knight’s!

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

Lots of painting. Pippa doing a great job here.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

My design for the Bond Street terrace.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

The snails were a welcomed addition.

The story for this moment goes as follows: In a quiet corner, hidden away, the stars and the moon finally find a place to rest. The two snails stumbled upon them and couldn’t quite believe their eyes. Night was turning and the stars and moon were retiring for the day.

Hermes Christmas Windows 2016

And finally my design for the floral arches for the UK stores. Hand painted moths and butterflies, dried thistles and twigs to feel like they have come from the same place as the windows.