Mixing different aesthetic techniques can have disastrous visual results, but one cannot deny the success of Kawong by Alvin Tjitrowirjo. The project incorporates the delicate patterns of Indonesian Batik textiles, cutting the overlapping circular motif into sleek metal frames.
The lightweight but well built units look to have been bent from long flat sheets into irregular quadrilaterals with curved corners. Next the metal seems to have been painted with a white powder coating to give each piece an exquisite quality that a bare alloy can seldom impart.
Individual modules can be stacked to form perfectly peculiar shelving systems, ultimately taking a range of unique shapes depending on the orientation of the decorative cubbyholes. Kawong by Alvin Tjitrowirjo can even become an elegant coffee table, presumably manufactured in a larger size.
Classic Trellis Cubbies
Kawong by Alvin Tjitrowirjo Fuses Traditional and Contempory Forms
Trend Themes
1. Mixing Aesthetic Techniques - The trend of mixing different aesthetic techniques can create visually stunning results by combining traditional and contemporary forms.
2. Incorporating Batik Patterns - The trend of incorporating the delicate patterns of Indonesian Batik textiles in furniture design adds a unique and cultural touch.
3. Modular and Versatile Furniture - The trend of creating modular and versatile furniture allows for customized and adaptable designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of incorporating traditional patterns into modern designs.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can benefit from the trend of mixing aesthetic techniques to create unique and visually appealing products.
3. Cultural Heritage - The cultural heritage industry can tap into the trend of incorporating Batik patterns in various products, preserving and promoting traditional arts and crafts.