we’ve been using wood for thousands of years for both construction and fuel, but artists are constantly trying to expand our perception of how wood can be used. once we saw the unique wooden textiles of elisa strozyk, we began searching for other innovative wood projects. with the ongoing trend of repurposing reclaimed wood for all types of projects, the natural beauty of wood has come back into focus. the artists’ work shown below has taken wood and furniture construction to the next level.
yard sale project is made up of two artists, ian spencer and cairn young, based out of london. with their many furniture pieces, they have utilized a chaotic mixture of woods and made them feel harmonious and balanced. by using this chaotic construction technique, ysp has broken free of traditional woodwork boundaries. we are amazed by their chair, roccapina v, and would love to see it in person! for more work by yard sale project, check out their website.
best known for being a well-rounded artist and social activist, ai wei wei’s work encompasses diverse fields including fine arts, curating, architecture, social criticism, and more recently, music videos. his work entitled “grapes” 2011 is a poignant example of artwork that defies outdated notions about culture. the stools, from the qing dynasty 1644-1911, have been expertly utilized to complete ai wei wei’s grape-like design. If you like “grapes”, check out his website, where you can see how diverse and adept ai wei wei really is!
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chilean born, and now new york based, sebastian errazuriz is an artist and designer capable of holding two opposing ideas in his mind at once. the porcupine cabinet does just that, and questions the traditional cost-efficient paradigm of how furniture must be made. pieces from errazuriz will make a statement in any home or place of business, as well as function for everyday use. pictured with his tree table, sebastian is as sleek as his designs. for more statement pieces by sebastian errazuriz check out his website.
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