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Chest of Drawers

I used ideas within ‘deconstructivism’ to take apart an old mahogany/oak drawer, up-cycling each element using screen printing techniques. The design was inspired by simple forms within Surrealism and child-like playfulness. A concept isn't necessary, but can arise whilst instinctively working and experimenting. I consider beauty within imperfection and try to remember the history of unwanted objects. I wanted to offer a controversial viewpoint on traditional furniture making, offering alternative woodworking ideas. We need to use the materials already available and not keep adding to the amount of waste we create.
Chest of Drawers
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Chest of Drawers

All of the artifacts were made completely using found objects from all over the UK. I used ideas within destructivism and surrealism to take apar Read More

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