For those who don't know me my name is George Whiting, I am an Industrial Design Graduate from Massey University. In our free time, David Rowe (flat-mate/craftsman) and I have been creating small furniture pieces, the most successful of which is a small stool(see attached images). To get an idea of scale think milking stool. They are 400mm high and 290mm wide.
We would like to set up a collaborative exhibition promoting artists and designers using this stool as a medium.
The idea is a fusion of furniture and art, where the blank canvas is a functional, practical item. We want the exhibition to be a chance for artist to promote themselves and maybe even make some money.
Basically me and David will supply you with as many stools as you would like at an approximate cost of $40 each. This does not have to be paid upfront and can be incorporated into the sale price of the final piece. We can supply the stools fully assembled or with the legs unattached (to be glued together at a later date). If you would like to alter the material or the stool in any way then feel free to ask us for assistance. We want this to be your project not ours, the stool is simply a medium for the exhibition.
We are looking to exhibit late November, December or at the very latest January. Sales wise November, December is better. We haven't booked a venue yet as I would like to get an idea of numbers before we commit to a location.
Sale prices will be decided by the artist, if they wish to sell there pieces. There is the possibility of this project continuing online after the exhibition depending on success and feedback.
I would also like to ask any photography types out there if they would be interested in documenting the whole process for final exhibition. This would include stool production, and a variety for artist in process.
Any questions or comments welcome. We want this to be as big as possible so pass this on to people you know, who know people.
Contact Me (George Whiting)
027 319 7773
Or
David Rowe
027 324 2348
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This is a really excellent idea mate. Hope it takes off!
ReplyDeleteDylan