Line-work underlines new trends on Hidden Art stand at SaloneSatellite
Milan, April 16-21, 2008
Stand C27, SaloneSatellite, Pavillion 28, New Fiera Milano, Rho
Hidden Art
UK designers and designer-makers launching new products and prototypes at this year’s SaloneSatellite will further redefine the trend for utilizing stark and repetitive lines, apparent in Gareth Neal’s intricate rows and the bold shadows cast by Something From Nothing’s Wire Frame Chair.
Without Hidden Art, a not-for-profit organisation supporting UK designer-makers, this inventive and idiosyncratic upcoming British-based collection would not get the lucrative opportunity to launch their work (and careers) during the Milan Furniture Fair.
The designer-makers on stand in 2008 are:
Inspired by the joint natural movement found in shoals of fish, Daisuke Hiraiwa’s Skin of Spaces turns everyday disposable cutlery into object of beauty. As a light installation it exudes a beautful cross between flowing motion and rigid, modern plasticity. It forces a rethink of the term ‘disposable’.
Gareth Neal utilises lines to form a ghostly structure, his intricatley hand-constructed George table/drawers are the epitomy of the current trend for line and shadow work. The ghostly lines on Gareth’s 2007 Anne console had a similar effect, and the original wooden piece is reborn for Milan in white LG Hi-Macs.
Jake Phipps’ Jeeves & Wooster lights were in the first ever Hidden Art Select range, launched at 100% Design in 2007. Now they are involved in a new first, the dapper lighting range will constitute Hidden Art Select’s first ever appearance during SaloneSatellite.
Jonathan Tibbs reverts to more classical lines for his designs, the three-legged Truss table and stylish Acorn Chair.
Lina Meier gets practical with Ollo Eatingware, a convenient bowl and drink holder in one. Her modern, pragmatic design adds a touch of dining ingenuity.
Scene’s modular seating design draws on simple forms and lines to create a playful and energetic addition to work/meeting spaces. Utilising bright colours and smart design, the lines of Schtum encourage creative meetings and playful interactions.
Something From Nothing introduce the Wire Frame range. With distinct bodies made from bent wire, creating sharp lines and striking shadows, the Wire Frame Chair and Wire Frame Lamp build on the trends established at the Milan Furniture Fair last year.
