CO: LAB

Peter Bollington
ARTIST STATEMENT
The lighting developed for the CO:LAB exhibitions primarily
explore the qualities of reflected lighting to conceal and
minimise the impact of the direct light itself and play off
negative spaces created within the designs.
This option has lent itself as an extension of my Lili
furniture range which utilises large chamfers to the
underside of elements along with curves to the corners
allowing a softened minimal aesthetic while retaining the
strength and structure of the material. This approach has
allowed for the interaction between these elements and
the reflection of the lighting elements on these chamfers.
The lighting within the designs focusses on a warm white
light to enhance the natural warmth of the timber and the
brass finishes.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Furniture Designer Peter Bollington blends a background in
Interior and Graphic Design with Fine Furniture
manufacturing, to create handcrafted works which focus
on a harmony between the object and the built
environment they inhabit.
Primarily focusing on the beauty and warmth of solid
timber for his craft, Pete also compliments this material
with snippets of plywood, and accents of colour, to
provide the viewer with added levels of engagement with
the works. His work seeks to balance clean lines and
strong geometric shapes with a softness and refined
touch enabled through the chosen materials.
Having studied at various design schools with Australia
and gained additional experience working in interior design
and furniture manufacturing, Pete launched his own
furniture and design label 'Curious Tales' in Melbourne in
2013 and continues this practice in Canberra today.