2014
The second NY Mission Chinese Food moved into a space that was a previously a restaurant and instead of starting over, a strategy of minor interventions for maximum impact was used.
The bar is clad in resin composite panels containing dried goods from Chinese medicine stores. They contain a variety of mushrooms, algae, and other herbs as well as more esoteric medicines like dried snakes.
A dining area was added downstairs with a row of banquet seating upholstered in metallic faux snake skin and with tufting buttons made from faux cloisonné baoding balls. The accompanying tables take advantage of the ability to see the whole row from high above and the individual tops combine to create a epoxy composite inlayed dragon. The inlays contain mylar, brass shavings, glass frit, pyrite and various other materials.
2019
Oil Age Cutlery was produced as a service for 2 (2 sets of 5 piece place setting, 2 sets of fish fork and knife, 1 pair salad serving, 1 pair serving), designed for BLOW UP at Friedman Benda. In accordance with the theme of the show, all pieces are oversized.
There is a popular resurgence in the craft practice of carving wood spoons and other eating utensils. Using the same techniques and tools as normally used to carve wood, these HDPE versions remove the grain of the wood material and focus purely on the texture. It also pairs a primitive technique with a material most associated with modernity.
2018
For the launch of Heron Preston’s Carhartt WIP collection in Japan, we created a workshop about hands on recycling. Plastic bags from NYC were brought to Tokyo and melted together with Japanese bottle caps. They were made into the form of utility knifes and other small objects.
2019
The exposed toaster wire pentagram heats in 360° around the reciprocating hot dog spit.
2020
Created for Marta’s exhibition “Under / Over” in partnership with Plant Paper
Walnut wood and stone are combined here to create a warm, modern look. The smooth, stone inserts are carved out in a range of unique patterns, based on the walnut shell cross -sections, connecting to the diversity of the natural world and geological time.
2024
The imagery of this table is inspired by the scenic views and organisms of Green-Wood Cemetery, featuring its colorful trees, vines and flowers, skeletons, and animal life. Our visits to Fonthill Castle also influenced this piece. Here, we used a press molding technique similarly done for the Moravian ceramic tiles that cover that building.
2024
The imagery of this table is inspired by the scenic views and organisms of Green-Wood Cemetery, featuring its colorful trees, vines and flowers, skeletons, and animal life. Our visits to Fonthill Castle also influenced this piece. Here, we used a press molding technique similarly done for the Moravian ceramic tiles that cover that building.
Collecting Wenwan walnuts is a Chinese tradition with beautiful walnuts passed on from one generation to the next. The patina that develops from handling is a metaphoric transfer of the essence of the previous owner. The American walnut wood of the armchair is combined with tubular steel and Wenwan walnut shell finials to give a warm, textured, modern look.
Collecting Wenwan walnuts is a Chinese tradition with beautiful walnuts passed on from one generation to the next. The patina that develops from handling is a metaphoric transfer of the essence of the previous owner. The American walnut wood of the armchair is combined with tubular steel and Wenwan walnut shell finials to give a warm, textured, modern look.
Seat is available in Envelope pattern in rush and in Envelope and Warp & Weft pattern in Danish cord.
