“Racket Chair” bent brass with a Nylon s:tched base and a hand s:tched mo:f made from remnant Thonet chair backings
“Boca Shelf” Boca (Portuguese for mouth) wall-‐mounted shelf in cowhide
“Fitas Buffet” Fitas (Portuguese for stripe) made from bent steel
Campana Brothers : Concept
June 5-July 3, 2013
Friedman Benda will present Campana Brothers: Concepts, the first solo gallery show in the United States by the renowned Brazilian designers.
The exhibition will introduce several new bodies of work that demonstrate a different direction for the brothers, while offering a complex and in-progress view of their practice as it stands during a pivotal moment in their careers. Loose and experimental in nature, Concepts will see the Campanas exploring a series of new approaches to their practice while overturning previously held certainties and expectations.
Arguably the most influential and acclaimed designers from any emerging country in the world, the Campana Brothers' work is strongly influenced by their home country, Brazil, and thematically touches upon issues ranging from globalization to sustainability. Light-hearted and playful in nature, the Campanas' designs often employ the use of recycled and humble materials, elevating these materials to a higher level in the creation of works that cross cultural boundaries while incorporating themes of transformation and reinvention.For more information please visit: The Friedman Benda Gallery
listing posted by Joanne Molina