Plywood Kit Loveseat at ICA, Philadelphia, 2011
Honeycomb Veneer Helmet, 2011
Exhibited at Use Your Head!
Bike Helmet Art Show and Silent Auction
March 2011
Inspired by Buckminster Fuller - geodesic dome
3 wood species - oak, cherry, mahogany
Marine varnish epoxy resin
Thanks to Lou Matlow and Full Force Promotions
Plywood Kit Loveseat at Little Berlin Gallery, 2010
Plywood Kit Loveseat, 2004
Plywood Kit Loveseat at Arthur Ross Gallery, 2007
Stresses economy of materials – 1 sheet of 4 x 8 ply
Elemental design in 6 parts: (2) sides, (2) arms, (1) seat, (1) back
Flat-pack for shipping / storage
Designed to accommodate 2 people – cozy, 1 person – comfy
Uses considered:
Lobby /reception areas
Museum / galleries
Library / reading areas
Kids room / romper room
Theatre / film screening
Vestibule / shoes off / bag drop
Foundation / inspiration / lineage:
Michael Thonet – Chair Nr. 14, 1859
Thomas Lee - Adirondack Chair, 1903
Gerrit Rietveld – Red and Blue Chair, 1917
admired for their simplicity, early minimalism
kit of parts – streamlined production
flat elements made comfortable
merger of architecture and art - DeStijl