STUDIO WRIGHT: A NEW CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM IN CDMX 
OPENING THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN 
INTERIOR DESIGN AND ART

I don't go to art galleries or exhibitions too often, but by coincidence, I recently happened to go to the opening of Studio Wright, nestled within the hectic main road of Roma Sur in Mexico City. Upon arrival, the building might look nondescript. However, it is the home of a distinctive and lively studio in which founders Pandora Gressel and Lucy Wright imprinted their passion for creation and connection between people, stories and decorative art. In the realm of artistic collaboration and creative spaces, Studio Wright stands as a captivating venture that bridges the worlds of contemporary art, vintage furniture, and collectible design.

Studio Wright warmly invites you in from the very beginning, welcoming you with eye-catching pieces in all corners and bright colors. The experience —which feels as if entering a beautifully decorated home— happens through the lens of the host, Lucy, who echoes the warmness and openness of the house itself.

Walking through each room and looking at every piece, one cannot help but wonder about the lives and names that created them and also wonder about those who used all these pieces, old and new, over time. More than a place for exhibition, Studio Wright is a place that dialogues with the old and new design pieces from a place of appreciation and curiosity.

Studio Wright's origins can be traced back to a shared vision of creating a multidimensional space for artists. Pandora stumbled upon the house last year while Lucy was abroad, revealing the space’s potential via video call. They quickly set out to rent various rooms to a variety of creative minds which ultimately led to a mix of different creatives under one roof. At its ethos, Studio Wright stands as a creative ecosystem, a dynamic environment in flux where ideas emerge and navigate through bodies and objects alike.

In the words of Lucy: “We kind of discussed finding a studio before. [Pandora] is an artist and worked with wax. She is also a set designer, does fashion and now opened the vintage store upstairs. The idea was to rent all the different rooms out to different artists. So upstairs you can find her studio, then the vintage store, then my studio and two other artists: a photographer and a food artist. Downstairs there is Sofia Lucarelli, a painter.”

However, Lucy continues, originally Studio Wright had a different trajectory in mind: “The idea of this show was actually something else. Originally I was going to work with ten different artists, architects and interior designers. I asked them all to design a home screen for the house. Everything would take a while to produce and design, I myself designed pieces for the studio because parts of my work is designing furniture as well but then nothing arrived in time, nothing was ready. So we changed plans and this is the result.”

As Lucy reflects on Studio Wright's first project, she highlights the initial drive for growth and refinement that allowed them to materialize their breakthrough. Although she is pleased with the overall aesthetic of the project, the idea of having a moving house demands a lot of practical, day to day work: “We found all the right people and we can communicate different things now. In the beginning it was really difficult. We were like, does anyone know how to even paint a house? But the people around the Studio turned out to be the right kind of people and really cool. So the next show is set to be between August and September, and the whole house will be decorated in a different style, very different. It will be screen designers and architects, but it will be completely different.”

With a background rooted in London and New York, Lucy provides an amplified perspective and enables cross-cultural exchanges. As Studio Wright evolves, the vision of each show is create a unique and immersive experience, transforming the house into a new format with every exhibition, showcasing the works of screen designers and architects.



“Studio Wright previously was situated in London called ‘Shop Wright’. It's basically a project where I find spaces that are more house-like and bring together contemporary artists, old furniture, vintage furniture and collectible design and put it all together. The idea is to see the pieces in a home-setting.”


The charm of the project lies in its accessibility and fusion of local and international art and design. Rejecting the notion of a sterile gallery where an invisible veil divides the spectator and the object, Studio Wright seeks to create an environment where people can not only appreciate the artwork but also engage with it in an intimate way. The aim is to cultivate more collaborative shows with designers, nurturing a collectible design studio that showcases an eclectic mix of old and new pieces sourced from various dealers over time.

While welcoming the public through events, Studio Wright also thrives on the personal connections made through private appointments. This approach allows for meaningful one-on-one interactions, particularly with interior designers and art enthusiasts.

Knowing the power of word-of-mouth among the local community in Mexico City, Studio Wright collaborates with other local actor in the same line of work and passion for interior design while also respecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the city, promoting inviting local talent, learning from their expertise, and navigating the challenges of language barriers and unfamiliar terrain. “I want to do more collaborative shows. The people that were just here are a brother and sister duo called The Cult. They have a design studio where they have a plastic tiger table and ceramic lamps. We did something for design week together, an installation.”


Overall, the studio holds within itself the metaphor of a tapestry: it is a space of evocative interconnectedness, woven with a diverse array of influences, an encounter of Mexican and international collaborators which range from Mexican collectors, galleries, and artists that breathe life into the creative mosaic of the space. With an unwavering commitment to the arts, Studio Wright pushes the boundaries of art and design, creating intimate connection and dialogue with everyone that steps foot into this vivacious home.

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