About Us
Onirik Designs, from the Greek Onero, meaning dream, was founded in early 2000 on the initiative of Patrick Mortimer, the Leading Artist, who had just returned from London, overwhelmed with ideas and ready for new challenges. In partnership with his long time friend Gilbert Marie, they both co-direct the company. We are involved in the art of decorations, a well-established name in the Event Field operating with fully experienced artists, performing on events, such as theme parties, weddings, show exhibitions, Trade fairs, hotel and corporate works, etc. We create concepts, transform venues and locations and bring out the atmosphere to the wishes, tastes, and demands of our clients. As you will observe from the company’s gallery, the imaginativeness and originality go without speaking.
Nearly 17 years since the company’s inception and there are many reasons to be proud of. From humble beginnings, we are now a thriving business and one of the most prominent operators in Mauritius. The challenge of the leading artist to make the island well-acquainted with the global world of events has proven beyond expectations.
We’ve done work for a number of companies, prestigious brands, multinationals here and abroad. In countries and much sought-after destinations like Bali, Phuket, Seychelles, London, Paris, Berlin.
We had the privilege and honor to be awarded the decoration contract of the FIFA Congress 2013, held here in Mauritius (one of our biggest achievements!). It was a tremendous success! 17 years of executing diverse decors, experiencing indescribable emotions and there are more to come!
Onirik Designs follows the trend that has revolutionized the world of events and the art of decoration since early 2000 with its new technology and materials available or can be outsourced on the global market. Our style may vary from traditional to contemporary, from modern to futuristic. We take inspiration from Japanese minimalism to the Oriental extravaganza. Exotism, rustic, natural, organic, vintage, and glamour form part of our everyday jargon.
My encounter with the world of events started in the eighties. I was then wine stewarding at the most prestigious Le Touessrok Hotel. I was, one day, astounded by the complete transformation of the hotel public areas, decorated with spectacular floral structures while resuming duty. That special occasion was to honour the Vice-President of the Republic of China official visit to the island. From that day on, I decided this was going to be my new future. In consequence I started taking an interest in the floral art and started to buy accordingly. The woods nearby my home became my nurseries for flowers, ferns and twigs I picked up for free. I was self taught and the kind critiques of my mother were most encouraging. My wonderful friends and relatives realized my potentials and suggested I need to expand my knowledge and fulfill myself internationally.
The resolution was to go to London, one of the hubs of the floristry world, known for its ultimate Chelsea Flower Show. A grand stage to further develop my skills. During my stay I had the amazing opportunity to work with the best floral designers, namely Ken Turner, the European trendsetter whom I met, while executing a floral display, in the lobby of the Grosvenor House in Mayfair. A defining moment in my blossoming career! He remodeled my artistic style and took it to a new dimension. Coming against such a “Giant” made me look very earthbound. I thought I had it all, my mistake!
The experience and the opportunities I was getting, enabled me to broaden my scope by focusing on theme and conceptual works, show exhibitions, tourism fairs, window dressing… I was unstoppable!
After 10 amazing years, the time had come to call it a day, I mean my journey abroad. I needed to project myself in the future, thinking about reorganizing my professional career, thinking of opening my own company, while my main objective was for Mauritius to benefit from my expertise and be known in the World of Events.
Our success is based on a solid and dynamic team of event decorators and floral artists. We work within specific parameters and these enable us to high standards performances. We guarantee that all our clients’ demands are met, seek to travel in ‘their head’, anticipate their expectations, and therefore being in full symbiosis with them.