Multidisciplinary artist Christopher Gentner works together on an exclusive project with Kelly Wearstler to present his Mock collection, which is joining her digital gallery. The Mock series is an encapsulation of the artist's work with the aesthetic range of Wearstler joined together.
It has three pieces in total including a cocktail table, a bench, and a side table. All of these have a sculptural design language with a rich surface texture. To create the designs, it starts with a steel base foundation. It is then carefully heated to 600 degrees Fahrenheit so that it is able to be molten at the same temperature and altered using a large torch and metal rods to create the finishing touches.
Image Credit: Christopher Gentner, Kelly Wearstler
What's Driving This Trend
- Digitalization of Art
- The collaboration between Christopher Gentner and Kelly Wearstler to present the Mock collection in a digital gallery showcases the trend of digitalizing art collections.
- Sculptural Design Language
- The Mock collection's sculptural design language with a rich surface texture reflects the trend of incorporating artistic elements into furniture design.
- Artistic Collaborations
- The collaboration between Christopher Gentner and Kelly Wearstler for the Mock collection highlights the trend of artists partnering with designers to create unique furniture pieces.
Who This Affects Most
- Art Galleries
- Art galleries can leverage the digitalization trend to showcase and sell art collections online, expanding their reach to a wider audience.
- Furniture Design
- The incorporation of sculptural design language in furniture design presents an opportunity for the furniture industry to create visually striking and unique pieces.
- Artist-designer Collaborations
- By collaborating with artists, designers in various industries can tap into new creative ideas and create innovative and distinctive products.
