Name: Patrick Segui
Location: San Francisco
Size: ~700 sq. ft.
Years lived in: Rented for 6 years
After seeing Patrick's apartment it won't come as a big surprise to find out he's an artist, even if you didn't initially realize that many of the pieces adorning the walls are his own creation. And after viewing his work, we don't think you'll fault us for thinking the apartment might just be his largest piece of art, as the two are obviously informed by each other.
While the space isn't large, it manages to be full of some of the more interesting objects we've seen in a residence while not feeling crowded. The artist, who is originally from France, has carefully curated and arranged everything, from the bottles of "potions," African dolls, Mexican Day of the Dead objects to the vintage medical accoutrements. The apartment includes some of the most gorgeous orange chairs we've ever seen, and an impressive vinyl collection. In the context, Patrick's richly layered shadowbox paintings almost feel as if they've sprung from the walls fully formed.
If you're interested in more information about Patrick's work you can contact him at psegui (at) att (dot) net.
AT Survey:
My Style: Curio cabinet/treasure trove/Native American mystical religious . . .
Inspiration: books music and movies
Favorite Element: my collection of African dolls and masks
Biggest Challenge: space of course!
What Friends Say: they love to spend time just looking at books and collected vintage objects.
Biggest Embarrassment: no dining table
Proudest DIY: octopus cardboard chandelier/module
Biggest Indulgence: red wine, but of course.
Best Advice: think it over
Dream Source for Stuff: old magazines, Victorian books, silent movies and most of all music.
Resources:
Furniture, Accessories & Rugs and Carpets: all vintage flea market finds
Window Treatments:IKEA Canvas Blinds
Lighting: IKEA
Artwork:
Paint: original cracked off white
Flooring: original hardwood
Thanks, Patrick!
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Patrick, you rock! Your art is fantastic, and your Transylvanian chest is to die for. (groan)
Seriously, though, the place is a fantastic extension of your artistic mind and though the apartment itself may not have the greatest bones, it's what's in it and what you've done with it that stands out.
I kind of see you occupying a space like J.F. Sebastian's in Blade Runner. ;-)
I take back what I said about the "bones" of the apasrtment, it's great...its age and little details. The kitchen sort of bothers me with its cabinetry and countertops that don't suit the place, but other than that, wonderful.
But I still see you in a pad like J.F. Sebastian's.
http://www.brmovie.com/Locations/Sebastians_Apartment.htm
Love the shadow boxes with the tarot card theme!
I love all your stuff! Definitely an apartment I'd like to poke around in.
I think this is one of the most inspirational apartment tours that have been on AT in quite a long while. A live work space (that requires more than a laptop) is one of the hardest things to pull off, and this is the most successful one I have seen. I enjoy the organized chaos going on here. It has a great energy going without being overwhelming for the amount of stuff in there. What a great view into a talented mind. Absolutely love it.
Really nice!!
Agh, Patrick! I drooled over every photo- I love the colors that are brought in to each of those spaces and every little object that is around!
If you ever get a chance to come to Southern California- please check out some of our antique stores, even some people out here in San Diego County don't know about the Circle, in Orange.
I grew up around the area where there are plenty 'o two-story antique malls, with most going underground. >.<
Hope to see more artwork - Nessa
Artist houses are always so cool. I'd love to see more on AT.
The kitchen seemed oddly bland - didn't fit in with the rest of the apartment, which is fantastic. Great 'stache, too!
this is really cool - I am in love w/ that chair!
Rockin apartment, Patrick. This is definately a place I would be happy to get lost in. I rather like the simplicity of the kitchen. It is like the handful of coffee beans you sniff to clear your palette so you can experience the perfume of the other spaces.
is that a swastika in the rug?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!
This is the kind of home that is really fun to peer into.
No Ikea ,Crate and Barrel , but real originality!
Thanks for showing,I wish I could come to your show.
kn31, yes, those are swastikas. Here's a brief history lesson the ancient swastika so you won't be so afraid of it anymore!
From Wikipedia: "Archaeological evidence of swastika-shaped ornaments dates from the Neolithic period. An ancient symbol, it occurs mainly in the cultures that are in modern day India and the surrounding area, sometimes as a geometrical motif (as in the Roman Republic and Empire) and sometimes as a religious symbol. It was long widely used in major world religions such as shamanism
Though once commonly used all over much of the world without stigma, because of its iconic usage in Nazi Germany, the symbol has become controversial in the Western world."
Also, I just noticed that it is a Navajo rug so here's the bit talking about swastika in Native American Culture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika#Native_American_traditions
It's too bad those dang Nazis gave it such a bad rap because it really is a lovely symbol.
Not only do you have a lot of very interesting and unusual possessions, but you EXPLAINED them...thank you! I love captions on the house tour pictures, and so few have them - yours are so detailed that the back stories really enrich the tour.
That's kind of weird - his art is similar to mine and my husbands!
It's such a great, interesting space -- I agree with Lisa; I'd love to see more artists' homes. They've got such personality.
My dad used to have a "visible man" like that growing up! Brought back lots of memories of taking it apart and never being able to put it back together...
Way, way cool! Love the chandelier but it's all great.
One of the best tours I've seen. I absolutely love all the flea market finds and of course all his art.
great mustache.
I loved this tour even though stylistically, I'm more of a modern kind of guy, but what I really liked about this tour was how creative people use the space in creative ways, infusing it with personality of their own making and style.
It's like a cook trying to make the best of a less than perfect kitchen to cook in and to store things, how people creatively use the limited space they have to fit all of their things into without creating a cluttered mess.
This is indeed one of those places that would fascinate me for the richness of the details within the space and doing so without being overly cluttered. As had already been said, organized chaos is sometimes the best way to be. :-)
Love how the artist himself is brought into the tour so we see who he is that occupies this space and quite handsome to boot!
Seeing his inspriations around his work area had me realize if I'm to be creative myself, I need to do something similar.
I love this place so much, especially the rugs! Does anyone have a good source for Navajo rugs?
The ads are covering a part of the pictures!
Wow!! Great artistic space!
*Thank you* Patrick and thank you AT!
It's one of the very few times that I've come across something completely foreign to my own style and yet I feel overwhelmed. I hope I come to one of your shows one day.
Fantastique! I love your palce. Strange I have the exact same windows. When did you buy the blinds from IKEA? I cannot seem to place them.