Naturally Inspired Sculptural Furniture
Stine Mikkelsen's 'Solid Formations' is Avant-Garde
'Solid Formations' is a furniture collection that is exclusively exhibited at the Aybar Gallery in Miami, Florida. The designer, Stine Mikkelsen, skillfully experiments with materials and shapes to create objects that can both be used within the home environment but can also double as an artwork. The sculptural potential behind the furniture is revealed through 'Solid Formations' in a bold manner. For the body of work, Stine Mikkelsen makes use of a marble and volcanic ash composite. The resulting sculptural objects boast a distinct avant-garde style and their form provokes "a dialogue of discovery" among the audience. Irregular and highly experimental, Stine Mikkelsen's 'Solid Formations' mix texture and peculiar shapes to challenge the boundaries of contemporary furniture design and pave the way to its extension into the world as an artistic vehicle.
Trend Themes
1. Sculptural Furniture - The trend of sculptural furniture challenges traditional design and blurs the line between functionality and art.
2. Experimental Materials - The trend of using unconventional materials like marble and volcanic ash composite in furniture design allows for unique and avant-garde creations.
3. Blurring Art and Design - The trend of creating furniture that doubles as artwork pushes the boundaries of contemporary design and offers new opportunities for creative expression.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The furniture design industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate sculptural elements into their products and create pieces that are both functional and visually striking.
2. Art Galleries - Art galleries can embrace the trend of exhibiting furniture as artworks, attracting a wider audience and fostering dialogue between art and design.
3. Material Suppliers - Material suppliers can seize the opportunity to develop and promote unconventional materials that can be used in the creation of sculptural furniture, catering to the growing demand for unique and experimental designs.