SILVIA DURÁN

CURATED BY

Founder & Creative Director Mulier Studio

MADRID

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MULIER STUDIO is a project born to express an inner journey to our essence. Its creator, Silvia Durán, seeks to explore the symbolic connection between wax as a medium of expression and personal and spiritual transformation.

How was Mulier born?

It emerged from a pivotal moment of search and change. It is an intimate project, a channel to express the personal as something artistic. It is the result of a transformation process in which I chose to live more slowly, more consciously, and more connected to manual work. I have always been a very curious person, and through Mulier, I found a space to explore creativity while also sharing it.

Why did you choose wax as a medium of expression?

Wax is a material that allows you to play with colors, shapes, and scents. It has an ephemeral essence: through fire, it changes, transforms, and eventually disappears. For me, it is a way to explore the duality between the tangible and the intangible, between permanence and transformation.

“Candles create an atmosphere of calm and refuge. They awaken the senses, inviting balance. The sense of smell connects with our emotional memory, and a single scent can completely change our experience in a space.”

What role do you think candles play in creating cozy and personalized spaces?

I believe candles have the power to transform a space, bringing warmth, tranquility, and refuge. Through their shape, colors, and aromas, they invite you to pause and connect with the present moment. Moreover, they have an ephemeral essence: if you decide to light them, their shape changes, transforms, and gives way to something new. This impermanence adds a special and personal touch to every space.

“Almost unconsciously, the sense of smell awakens memories, emotions, and situations. In an instant, we can shift from one internal state to another just by perceiving a scent.”

If you could associate each scent with a space in the home, how would you do it?

"Bedroom: Lavender, for its depth and ability to induce relaxation. Living room: Basil or amber, to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Kitchen and bathroom: Fig or tomato plant, for their freshness and connection to nature."

Why do you choose The Masie?

For me, it’s a project that inspires something different and special. Their design proposal is genuine, fresh, and authentic. I find there is a great balance between aesthetics, elegance, and functionality.

What do The Masie’s furniture designs inspire in you?

I feel it is a space with designs that are carefully presented and selected, something that reflects the everyday and the artistic in a very beautiful way.

If Mulier were a scent, what would it be?

It would be a blend of many, depending on the moment and mood. I prefer to embrace change. However, I have a particular devotion to woody and warm notes, such as amber.

Favourite piece of The Masie

Wood and metal nightstand Candela.

One colour

Light and earthy tones that convey calm and a connection to nature.

Favorite style

Industrial, because it showcases materials in their natural state.

Museum piece

Anything by Brancusi, for its purity.

References

Noguchi, Brancusi, Barbara Hepworth…