Mirror
Chandelier |
For Studio
Roso |
An instillation for the loby
in the new Ames Hotel in
Motion
Mobiles |
For
Michael Anastassiades |
A
series of kinetic luminaries which move via concealed motors and
solenoids. The constituent components
are modular to allow for a flexibility of configuration. Precision gearmotors
and innovative joints allow elements to both rotate and transmit power. |
Rotational
molding shoe machine |
For Marloes
Ten Bhömer |
This
machine was designed to mold footwear for Marloes Ten
Bhömer. The movement of the machine is
based on industrial rotational molding machines but
is achieved by a custom designed mechanism. |
Exhibited at the
Exhibited at the
The MacGuffin
Library |
For
Onkar Kular and Noam Toran |
A
term attributed to Hitchcock the MacGuffin is a cinematic plot device, usually
an object, that serves to set and keep the story in
motion despite lacking intrinsic importance.
For this project, the MacGuffin is seen as a unique object typology,
existing within the constraints of cinema, and defined in shape and function to
achieve the singular purpose of driving a filmic narrative. |
Working
from film synopsis, authored by and Kular and Toran,
objects were designed for the MacGuffin Library. |
Exhibited at
Photographs
by Sylvain Deleu |
Perfect
Alignment, from Do you want to replace the existing normal? |
For
Michael Anastassiades, Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby |
Do
you want to replace the existing normal? is a range of
hypothetical products with the goal of generating debate about contemporary
issues. |
When
Perfect Alignment is purchased, the user programs his or her horoscope into
it. On key astrological dates, a pink
fabric crystal explodes form the box and rapidly deflates. What happens next is up to the owner. |
Exhibited at MOMA,
Mobile
For
Michael Anastassiades |
All
the elements of this chandelier are in perfect balanced. The use of pivoting
joints allowing for a dynamic reconfiguration of the elements without having to
disconnect the luminaries. |
Obsolete
– Machine no 1 |
Obsolete – Machine no 1 is developed to resemble a demonstrative device as
would be commonly seen in science or natural history museums. In this case, the work mechanically displays
the engineering principles of a brassiere. When initiated the machine demonstrates the
principles of both clasp disengagement and brassiere removal. Following a
short pause the machine then re-secures the bra ready for the next
demonstration. |
Purposefully
didactic and comedic in its expression, the work is inspired by accounts of
repressive post-war institutionalized sex education, but is conceived as a
museum artefact from the future, demonstrating an obsolete behaviour brought
about by developments in genetic engineering an plastic surgery. |
In
collaboration with Noam Toran |
Exhibited at the Luxembourg Musee
d’Art Moderne. 2007 |
Photography
by Andres Lejona |
Prosthetic
spy leg |
Commissioned
by The Science Museum,
In
collaboration with Noam Toran |
Exhibited at The
Designs
for fragile personalities in anxious times |
For
Michael Anastassiades, Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby |
Technical consultant for the fabrication and operation
of several pieces of kinetic furniture.
|
There
are three versions of the Hide Away Furniture. They are for people who are
afraid of being abducted. Each opens in a surprising way without disturbing
objects displayed on their surfaces. Their outside appearances say little about
how they are made or used, they attempt to blend in with their surroundings.
The interiors are lined with felt to muffle sounds. Each of the pieces is
designed around a specific pose. The poses encourage the occupant to feel in
control, proud and comfortable, the opposite of a foetal
position which would make them feel like a victim. The poses also generate an
unusual geometry helping to disguise the fact they can be occupied. |
Photography
by Jason Evans |
