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“Mood – Object” is an exhibition dedicated to the works of Chinese designers. It is a spiritual spot at Fuorisalone at University of Milan (in via Festa del Perdono, 7). The furniture at the exhibition is based on a deeply-rooted belief in Asian culture that the materials that surround us are derived from our minds and reflected through the objects we create. The pieces on display are meant to be a mirror of the spirituality, mind and soul of the designers who created them.
“Mood – Object” is an exhibition dedicated to the works of Chinese designers. It is a spiritual spot at Fuorisalone at University of Milan (in via Festa del Perdono, 7). The furniture at the exhibition is based on a deeply-rooted belief in Asian culture that the materials that surround us are derived from our minds and reflected through the objects we create. The pieces on display are meant to be a mirror of the spirituality, mind and soul of the designers who created them.
Chen Yaoguang’s set of wooden furniture is a highly conceptual work. Through his proposal designer states that drawers at our homes saving to many secrets and stories should be revived by a fresh air. So literally opening drawers up to refresh, Yaoguang creates an anti-logical yet extremely intriguing furniture solutions: a table, a chair and a cabinet.
The “Catable 2.0” collection is a combination of four unique pieces of cubic wooden modules. Each cubic piece has its unique curved cuts to store some objects. However, their function is up to the owner. One can use them as a stool, or stack them up to build a tea table, book shelf, or anything else.
The three wooden pieces designed by Frank Jiang are made to invigorate and stimulate communication between people. Although nowadays thanks to globalized and interconnected world distances seem to get shortened, a deep communication between people does not necessarily occur. Thus soft shapes, curved lines and warm and natural materials of J-Union are designed to encourage missing sense of affection.
This “Tea table” made of wood and glass is an embodiment of the traditional Chinese fascination with natural landscape. Suggesting a reflection of a mountain curved silhouettes, the table provides its tea drinkers with a space of slowness, reflection and imagination. Adjacent to the table, a Ming dynasty chair opens up a conversation that transcends space and time.
“Fly series” by Yang Dongjiang is a work of design that aims to capture a sudden moment. By making a wind a subject of research, the works on display embody the concept of time freezing up the effect of the wind that we see and feel... Read the rest of the article, see all projects and more pictures on . Inhabitat USA
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Text and pictures for Inhabitat USA by Maria Novozhilova
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