March 2010
Luzinterruptus, Packaged Vertical Garden, Madrid
Luzinterruptus’ latest light installation - a criticism of the lack of green spaces in modern cities. Leaves are trapped in plastic containers.
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studio sjoerd jonkers: neolastic vases
‘neolastic’ vases by studio sjoerd jonkersdutch design studio sjoerd jonkers will present ‘neolastic’ vases at tuttobene during
milan design week 2010. for the exhibition jonkers created a collection of ten objects,
showing a broad view of colors, shapes and sizes of handmade plastic casted in a
sand mold.‘neolastic’ is based on the principles of experimental archeology. each object is
handmade with plastics casted in sand molds. the objects presented focus on
simplicity and confront our views of modern civilization.
neolastic vase - 30cm diameter, 25 cm height
neolastic vases - 40 cm diameter, 30 cm height
detail
neolastic vase - 60cm diameter, 60 cm height
‘neolastic’ vase - 35 cm diameter, 70 cm height
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tokujin yoshioka: 'memory' for moroso
japanese designer tokujin yoshioka has designed ‘memory’ chair for italian company moroso,
which will be presented during milan design week 2010.
‘memory’ chair sequence‘memory’ is a chair of unlimited forms. its design is completed through the alteration
of its silhouette. for the project, yoshioka developed a special fabric made with recycled aluminum,
which he has used to create a chair that transforms and memorizes its shape upon use.‘this chair might remind us of the beauty in nature with its ever-changing expression,
and also create impressions as if there is no presence of design.’ - TY
‘memory’ chair in its beginning state
transformation occurring…
‘memory’ chair
tokujin yoshioka with the ‘memory’ chair
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