hasselt
the ‘prototype LLC 04’, a leather lounge chair from 2004 from the deceased belgian designer maarten van severen was presented at the superstories event in the z33 in hasselt, belgium. It was the 2nd edition of the triennial of contemporary art, fashion and design and ended end of may.
london
michelle schields has created a table that stands on long birches called ‘fujimori table’ for the ‘mint tells tales’ exhibition at the mint gallery. In my opinion, one of the most convincing pieces in the exhibition which makes me drift away in my own thoughts about tales.
‘there is once an old table’
there was once an old table who had tired old legs
a long tiring life nearly left him shreds
with years yet to come it planted some trees
It hoped that these birches would answer its needs
It wanted to ascend to the heavens above
at least to relieve its sore limbs thereof
the years went by and it measured the trees
with boxwood rules and patience indeed
just as it hoped the birches grew taller
as each year passed its worries grew smaller
london
lisa stockham‘s ‘pull it together’ collection is exhibited at the ‘mint tells tales’ show at the mint gallery right at the moment.
the scupltures evoke the feeling that they are in a movement or that they can develop their own internal dynamics. the royal college graduate says: ‘decoration multiplies out of control like bacteria or fungus spreading over a surface.’
london
my favourite at the new designers show is definitely nicola morgan‘s alterpretations collection.
the garments are laser cut and link together without the need for machine sewing.
london
I visited the new designers show at the buisness design centre, a show that brings together the best in uk graduate design.
I really like this work. a young university of plymouth student (I didn’t write his name down, please let me know who made this if you know) applied cigarettes into the production of the plate. once fired they leave a void.
the designer wrote: ‘why do I always want a cigarette after every meal?… the irony is that my most intense tobacco cravings follow a good meal.
london
english designer sebastian wrong created a light installation with his new lamp called buggs. ‘a buggs life’ is presented at the established & sons limited showroom.
the smiling face reminds me of the excessive and humorous characters in the ‘alice in wonderland’ cartoon.
