We’ve seen collections of plastic remade or upcycled into furnishings however by no means fairly like this. In his mesmerizing exhibition Crafting Plastic at this yr’s 3daysofdesign pageant, Danish designer Kasper Kyster surprised guests with a group of handmade furnishings and objects that reimagine this industrial materials.
Within the dimly lit room the place the exhibition came about, Kyster positioned his plastic furnishings on illuminated platforms that solid a subtle glow, spotlighting the items from beneath and emphasizing their natural particulars. The gathering, which incorporates two chairs, a desk, a bench, a stool, pendant mild, a shelf, and a sculptural flooring mild, look nearly glass-like, with textures and imperfections harking back to ceramics. Throughout the design honest, guests had the possibility to be taught extra about Kyster’s analog course of and his insights into refining the fabric and manufacturing the archetypal furnishings. By way of this exhibition, Kyster showcases his expert methods and limitless creativeness whereas remodeling the ever-present materials, usually disregarded and solid apart, into one thing particular and sudden.
To be taught extra about Crafting Plastic by Kasper Kyster, go to kasperkyster.work and comply with his work on Instagram.
Images by Peter Vinther.
