OMER ASIM
Omer Asim x Studio Rö: A Collaboration rooted in Craft, Identity, and Materiality
COLLABORATIONS
Omer Asim and Studio Rö proudly announce their collaboration, a partnership that weaves craftsmanship with cultural discourse.
Omer Asim, led by co-creative directors Omer Asim and Maya Antoun, have created custom-made garments for the founders of Studio Rö, their creations represent the alignment between Studio Rö and Omer Asim, and their shared dedication to mindful design.
This exciting partnership will unfold through a series of activations commencing with the upcoming scent ceremony in April, during Salone del Mobile Milano; and proceed to a full takeover of the Studio Rö space in September.
Asim, an architect-turned-clothier, and Antoun, a jewellery designer who migrated into fashion, both hail from Sudan. Their brand is renowned for its meticulous focus on substance, craft, form, and construction; embodying a silent yet powerful aesthetic that merges sensual volume, texture, and deliberate shapes.
Their work often reflects on identity through the lens of displacement, questioning the impermanence of modernity while reclaiming material and metaphysical heritage.
"This collaboration with Studio Rö allows us to further explore the relationship between materiality and identity. Our practice has always been about uncovering what is hidden and discarded, and through this partnership, we aim to create new dialogues that connects, tradition, craft, and contemporary expression.” Say Asim and Antoun.
This collaboration with Studio Rö resonates with the gallery's ethos of mindful living and artistic curation. Founded by Christelle, who moves between Italy and France, Studio Rö is a minimalist sanctuary dedicated to raw, evocative art and design. The space fosters slow living, spirituality, and environmental consciousness, offering an immersive retreat from consumerist culture.
Open by invitation only, the gallery curates holistic experiences where art is explored through sensory storytelling.
"We are honoured to collaborate with Omer Asim, as their meticulous approach to craft and materiality aligns seamlessly with our philosophy at Studio Rö. Together, we are weaving a narrative that transcends fashion and art, embracing the depth of cultural storytelling and sensory experience." Says Christelle.
Through the upcoming scent ceremony in April and the September takeover of Studio Rö, the collaboration will further explore the intersections of art, craft, and cultural identity.
Visitors will be invited to engage with installations and experiences, nurturing a deeper understanding of materiality and the artistic process.
A heartfelt thank you to Matthew Zorpas and his team for the beautiful connection and the seamless organization—pure magic!
Photos Georgios Motitis
Mask : Muriel Nisse
SHRINES II: Belief in Material Objects
SILENO CHELONI
MAYA ANTOUN
OMER ASIM
As part of its ongoing mission to explore the intersection of art, ritual, and spatial poetry, STUDIO Rö hosted a deeply immersive ceremony titled Shrines II: Belief in Material Objects, in collaboration with master perfumer Sileno Cheloni, co-creative directors Omer Asim and Maya Antoun, and produced by Matthew Zorpas.
Shrines II marked the second chapter of Omer Asim’s ritual series and found new life within the contemplative walls of Studio Rö. Following its London debut, the installation was reimagined to resonate with the unique spirit of the space—a haven for sensory introspection and timeless presence.
Rooted in a shared desire to create sacred, slow encounters, the experience brought together the sculptural language of Asim and Antoun with Cheloni’s alchemical approach to scent. Incense and olfactory compositions, steeped in Sufi philosophy and housed in hand-crafted Maya Antoun’s copper vessels, became offerings in a ritual of stillness and transformation.
The ceremony unfolded as a subtle meditation on the impermanence of matter—where talismanic forms, disappearing fragrances, and whispered gestures invited guests into a realm suspended between memory and dissolution. Dressed in the refined silhouettes of Omer Asim, participants became part of the installation itself: quiet witnesses to a choreography of scent, silence, and symbolic presence.
At its core, this collaboration reflects Studio Rö’s vision—crafting experiences where inner and outer worlds meet through ritual, materiality, and beauty that transcends time.
Host: Studio Rö
Co-creative Directors: Omer Asim & Maya Antoun
Master of Ceremony: Sileno Cheloni
Executive Producer: Matthew Zorpas
Photography: Georgios Motitis
Special Thanks: Marcella CVG
KAGE MAGAZINE
Visual Narratives of Inner Rituals
ANABASIS
SHRINES II
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As part of its continued exploration of spiritual aesthetics and sensory storytelling, STUDIO Rö collaborated with KAGE Magazine to bring two deeply intimate projects to life: the visual documentation of Shrines II: Belief in Material Objects, and the video and photography for Anabasis, a contemplative piece by Matteo Melotto.
For Shrines II, KAGE captured the quiet intensity of the scent ceremony held at Studio Rö by Master Sileno Cheloni, translating ephemeral gestures, sacred objects, and scented rituals into an arresting visual narrative. Through their lens, the essence of the installation—its stillness, symbolism, and fleeting beauty—was preserved as a poetic archive of presence and transformation.
In Anabasis, performed and imagined by Matteo Melotto,the collaboration deepened further. Shot within a stripped, elemental environment, the video and photo series reflected a pilgrimage of the soul—a journey inward through material, light, and shadow. Matteo Melotto’s performance and ritual was amplified by KAGE’s distinct editorial language, merging contemporary mythology with visual minimalism.
This shared work reflects a resonance between two entities committed to elevating the unseen—where digital, art, and metaphysical reflection become tools for sensing the world beyond surfaces.
Special Thanks : Muriel Nisse for the sculptural mask.
BENJAMIN JUHEL
OMER ASIM
A Dark Ritual of Body and Form
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In this evocative collaboration, Studio Rö orchestrates a ceremonial encounter between the haunting lens of Benjamin Juhel and the architectural garments of Omer Asim.
Rooted in ritual, mysticism, and a spiritual severity bordering on the religious, the photo series channels the sacred and the shadowed, where the body becomes altar, offering, and witness.
Juhel captures figures as if in trance or procession, suspended in a moment outside of time, while Asim’s garments—structured, culturally coded, and sculptural, envelop them like vestments of a forgotten rite.
The space, the skin, the cloth: all converge into a visual liturgy, a darkly devotional meditation on presence, power, and transcendence.
We are all descendants of a sacred space to which we remain eternally intertwined.
Our ancestors walked the Sphere as we do today, breathing the same air, drinking the same water, and leaving their energetic imprint on every element of the Earth. All elements—earth, air, fire, and water—serve as vessels for their enduring essence.
In this sacred lineage, BAV TAIiLOR honors the ancestral connection through a visual narrative that intertwines tradition and innovation. The transcendental beings, personified through clay since humanity’s dawn, emerge in an ethereal sculpture that speaks to the timeless bond between our past and present.
This collaboration underscores the harmonious fusion of Bav Tailor's avant-garde approach to fashion with Studio Rö's dedication to crafting serene and inspiring environments. The resulting footage captures the interplay of artistry, ancestral reverence, and innovative design, offering a glimpse into a world where creativity and tranquility coexist in perfect harmony.
BAV TAILOR
Bav Tailor x Studio Rö: Pravara honors the sacred bond we share with our ancestors
Mask : Muriel Nisse
Sculptures : Totems x Scarlett Rouge
E-Hearth x Melanie Ashton
Credits :
Production Planted Journal
Creative direction Priyanka Singh Parihar
Photography Wilson M Ballarin