Malfatti Glassware – Functional Vessels by Daniel Spitzer and Jill Reynolds
Malfatti, which is Italian for 'misshapen', is a collection of functional glassware that's made from borosilicate glass. They are not only strong, but also durable and aesthetically beautiful.
Obscuring Light – Brass Mirror Series & Shadow Play by Studio Falke Svatun
Norwegian designer Falke Svatun Lirhus is focused on making functional objects that integrate within the home, such as furniture, homewares, and other works that have a theatrical twist.
Allusion to the Imperfect – Unique Fibreglass Designs by Imperfettolab
Owned by Verter Turroni and Emanuela Ravelli, at their workshop they produce unique furniture and sculptural objects that make you consider the relationship between nature and design itself.
Moments Within Materiality – Works by Dutch Designer Sabine Marcelis
Sabine Marcelis coins her work "magical moments within materiality", a creative approach to the manufacturing process, using the constraints of industrial design to create new possibilities.
Table Tools for Everyday Use – Metalwork by Australian Silversmith Alison Jackson
Alison's metalwork draws inspiration from the clean lines of geometric shapes, paired against soft satin finishes. They are hand crafted at her workshop in Canberra named Pocket Studio.
A Pursuit in Watercolour – Transparent Glass Forms by Lynn Read
Vitreluxe Glass Works was founded in 1999, his early pursuit in watercolour painting led him to take an interest in glass thanks to the transparency and optical qualities of the material.
Layer Upon Layer – Lacquer Vessels by Korean Artist Chung Hae-Cho
I was particularly taken aback by these beautiful vessels by Chung Hae-Cho, a Korean artist who applies lacquer and cloth in a number of different layers on top of a foam form.
The Reflections of a Cityscape – flow(t) by Nao Tamura for Wonderglass
Contemporary lights inspired the colours of the Venetian lagoon, purposely using the reflection on the surface as inspiration, hinting at an imaginary city moving beneath the surface.
Structure & Basic Function – Constructivist Objects by Korean Designer Nino Cho
Based in Detroit, Korean Designer Nino Cho explores empty space to find function, trying to blur the line between an art object and a functional product in her series of Constructivist works.
DaMoon Collection – Brass Lacquerware Designed by Chaehoon Moon
Korean designer Chaehoon Moon has been able to harness her country's traditions by working with two craftsmen, a lacquer artist and metalworker, to create stunning tableware.
Reinterpreting the Art of Quilting – Contemporary Quilts by Louise Gray
Louise Gray has reinterpreted the art of quilting using modern design as a means to keep the craft alive, making this pastime both appealing and relevant for our time.
Basic Principles & Simple Acts – On the Art of Building by Allan Wexler
Titled after the book On the Art of Building, this series is an exploration in how we define space, wanting to break down the complex nature of structure and reduce to essential elements.