Paul has long had a personal connection to Claridge’s, often enjoying his Christmas lunch there, so when the call came through, he jumped at the chance. Along with his team, he has created a tree which reflects the eclectic, whimsical sensibility for which he’s best known. The branches of the 20ft tree – which was unveiled on 20th November – are filled with 100 specially made birdhouses, as well as mechanical contraptions built by artist Nik Ramage. Around the base of the tree is a gathering of ‘off-cut’ creatures – curious critters made from scrap wood by Hackney-based Studiomama.
paulsmith.com Watch the short film below, behind the scenes of the process, following it all the way from initial concept meetings to the final install
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