A curtain of butter beans-the larger beans Miwa bought in the UK, the smaller beans were sourced in Taiwan. @yahahatw commissioned a piece of work as a consequence of the residency Miwa undertook there earlier this year. The curtain is a comment on the blurring of identity, where one is from, chooses to live-and to work. Social camouflage.
Many thanks to Miwa for the work and the install yesterday. Thanks also to Sadi @odd_fragments for your assistance-it is much appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who came to the pv. It was a smashing afternoon ❤️ Photos by @michael_f_eng 05.10.24
‘If you must know, this is the shading structure above a glass roof that sits right next to a mirror polished stainless steel ceiling. It is fragmented to prevent solar gain only where necessary whilst maximising daylight. The result is a layered composition of not just steel and glass but also of the surrounding vegetation, the sky and even dirt. Crucially it is the reflection of reflections of all these aspects combined that are responsible for this stark juxtaposition of a modern geometry and the organic world.’
Print on polyester fleece. 203X152CMS. 2024
Many thanks to Martin for the work, the music and the installation.
Print on acrylic glass…60x80cms, 2023 Rucksack…from the ‘wearable architecture series #010, 2022 Pillow…from the ‘wearable architecture series #010, 50x50cms, 2022 Bespoke tinted solid glass bricks, 2022
These bespoke glass bricks have a magical glacial quality. Their subtle tint and their varying surface textures enable them to pick up & deflect light in a picturesque manner. Whilst solid & clearly man made they provide the connotation of a natural phenomenon. They seem to change whilst one moves past them. They are heavy and yet visually so light that one cannot help but wonder what it would feel like if one was to give it a little lick’.
Background
‘Architecture is a process: it all starts with an idea, a site, a challenge. Sketches are drawn, models are made, computer generated images are processed. It then gets tediously detailed in a CAD programme before it gets crafted on site. Once a project is complete it gets photographed, published and that’s usually where the process stops. The key creative aspects are usually front loaded and thus sadly short. Martin Gruenanger of Space Group Architects identified a missing link in what he thinks should be a more rewarding, circular process. Something new can emerge from the all too often hidden creative journey and even the final ‘product’. There is an intriguing beauty in some of those sketches, drawings & photos. Whilst they are grounded in Architecture they can have a surprising artistic quality. Abstract images are distilled from various projects and converted into something altogether different. The end pieces can vary from pieces of art, fashion, homeware, industrial design and more.’ MG
Many thanks to Martin for the work. @spacegrouparchitects are the first architects to show in @window135 Martin has a lively interest in music and is host to ‘listening parties’.
Dog ball, 2024. Part 1 Temporary installation @charlottevanberckel_ ‘A thing of glory, a moment of drama, a sight to behold.
This temporary installation is a canvas of modern life in the form of a dog ball (some may say rogue), a shop window and the high street. It uses gesture, action and intervention to describe the disruptive physicality of the fleeting moment and the spectacle of the everyday.’
Many thanks to Charlotte for the work…part 2 coming soon
‘The ‘Conceptual Woven Bag’ 2024 is inspired by the traditional Cheongsam patterning process, I prefer to create complete designs in a continuous plain weaving process and then fold them into 3D works of art. In terms of function this design method is both aesthetically pleasing and durable with minimal fabric waste.
The colours and natural yarn selection reflects my preference for the beauty of the yarn and of weave structures; the soft focus of cotton, the shimmer of raw silk and the toughness of hemp provide both a contrast and a practical value.
I am inspired by the work of Fukumi Shimura and Anni Albers alongside traditional tapestry techniques.’
01-11th August 2024. Many thanks to Tingting for the work and the conversations.
Tingting’s philosophy is rooted in the art of hand-weaving, drawing inspiration from traditional tapestry techniques applied to contemporary art practice.
Inspired by the works of Anni Albers and Fukumi Shimura, ‘the Conceptual Woven Bag’ colour and material selection demonstrates her preference for the beauty of the yarn and weave structures, balanced with functionality:
the soft focus of cotton, the shimmer of raw silk and hemp provide a bold contrast.
The work is not just about fabrics but also everything seen, touched and worn.
Influenced by her superstition-rich Cantonese background, Tingting seeks to explore the spiritual properties of natural fabrics and animal hair. Animal hair is said to bring a sense of meditation, good luck, and wealth to the wearer.
The “Amulet Collection-Wild Attachment(2023)” was inspired by a visit to ‘Lindway Springs Alpacas’.
Using soft alpaca wool and fur, she experimented with double cloth and tapestry techniques on a loom to weave wearable talismans.
Many thanks to Tingting for the work and the great conversation. Find more @arieeelll33
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