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Surrounded by Objects ⁄
Weiki Somers
Wieki is dearly interested in the way
people relate to everyday objects.
She always tries to figure out the
hidden potential of these objects –
the beauty and the tales that hide
within. Through imagining what the
things are and what they might be,
she translates her ideas into
objects that stir the imagination.
At Design Miami ⁄ 07, Wieki will reveal
the subtle interplay in her work
between function, content and materials through a live demonstration of
her Bath Boat ‘under construction’ along with a film that shows material
processes and found objects within the surroundings of her studio.
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Weiki Somers
Bath Boat
Photography courtesy of Weiki Somers
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Drop Chandelier ⁄
Stuart Haygarth
Drinking mineral water has become such an integral part of contemporary
culture. There are many brands available, and which brand you drink has
become a lifestyle statement.
One of the repercussions of
this healthy drinking culture is
the fact that the empty plastic
water bottles are littering our
landscapes and filling our
landfill sites at an incredible
rate. Currently at airports
we are not allowed to take
water bottles through security
check points, and thousands of
empty or half-full bottles are
collected.
For Design Miami ⁄ 07, Stuart will create a new work focused on the
overlooked beauty of these plastic water containers. By taking a small
detail section (the base) from different branded bottles and slightly
modifying the visual appearance, Stuart will
create a chandelier shaped like a water droplet.
The visitors to the show will see the chandelier
take shape over the course of three-and-ahalf
days.
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Stuart Haygarth
Drop Chandelier
Components and Design
Photography courtesy of Stuart Haygarth