TRANSLUCENT-Z
DESCRIPTION
I often find myself enamored by transparencies and translucencies. It reveals the honesty of space, it displays a clear relationship with light, and in some unique cases, it clarifies the mysteries of how some objects come together in an assembly. This fascination is at the root of this series, a series put forward to celebrate the fabrication process, explore materiality and color, form complimentary relationships with light, and bring forgotten curiosity to common objects.
the chair
24”x24”x24” Solid acrylic and steel rod
The goal was to design a chair that showcases the user rather than itself. In concept, its equal proportions, translucent qualities, and reflective accents would allow the chair to fade into its surroundings when vacant. The sitting surface and back rest are created from layered saran wrap wrapped around steel rods, avoiding the attention an upholstered fabric might bring. When occupied, the chair comes to life as much as the user wishes. Colors of one’s clothes are not only seen but internally reflected.
the jacket
TPU fabric with interior bubble wrap lining
This coat was designed to not only put one’s outfit on display, but to create an effective jacket out of cheap materials. In concept, this jacket shell would be lined with an insulating layer of recycled bubble wrap provided by shipping/packing companies. This lining can then be easily replaced when needed. The end result: A jacket that celebrates self-expression, keeps you dry, keeps you warm, and reuses discarded materials.
the telecaster
1.75” Solid poured resin
The electric guitar has always been a box of music mystery to me. This telecaster was designed and built to reveal all its secrets. Turns out when you set out to discover these secrets, you’ll just find the player on the other side.
Rain Converse
TPU Fabric & reused soles from trashed converse
layered drawing
2 sheets of .25” pink acrylic, sanded in locations
This process included pencil drafting, sanding down the two plexi sheets in strategic places, inking with various pens and markers, the use of paint pens, and a whole lot of experimentation with light and the separation of the sheets.
