{"id":149341,"date":"2024-04-16T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=149341"},"modified":"2024-04-15T16:29:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T15:29:09","slug":"under-present-conditions-material-as-a-mirror-to-our-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=149341","title":{"rendered":"Under Present Conditions; Material as a Mirror to Our Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c940242dc861892889d4c409eafa873 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc0b70390e99ecd6f8faed2c8eca7c0d wp-block-paragraph\">Materials are all the talk these days.  What we use,  how we use it,  but most of all, where did it come from? How much damage is it doing?  In the name of sustainability and imagination, artists at Friedman Benda gallery in New York are scaling up what we would normally see as rubbish; transforming it into conscious yet chic design. Art that isn&#8217;t rubbish but is beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d3ab166be39bf41772143c4e8b0cdc8 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201cThe climate crisis is a crisis of culture, and thus of the imagination\u201d <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f31b80b8ce1a20ea90413f614547575e wp-block-paragraph\">-Amitav Ghosh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6342181ce4af3306d71f8400acf06ac1 wp-block-paragraph\">The fashion and design industries, in particular, tend to struggle with our ecological needs. But it doesn&#8217;t have to be so. More and more practitioners are looking for greener ways to &#8216;produce&#8217; works. Contemporary designers are questioning the forces of the design industry, interrogating mass processes of production and industrialisation. They are questioning this need more and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-09818dd5f115472d671bfe41a9915489 wp-block-paragraph\">Under Present Conditions, a new exhibition by New York&#8217;s Friedman Benda gallery, is embracing a spectrum of approaches and emerging practices, from recycling and upcycling to reimagining material life cycles. Each creation is a personal expression of the artist and, at times, a poetic reflection of the pressing conditions we face in our world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bb6e9662b563b1ed72c16b3c194104d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Erez Nevi Pana<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a63a36067ff3778d6a5a1aed1314038c wp-block-paragraph\">This Israeli designer investigates the processes of mineral extraction,  through the production of salt-based design and architecture.  Centered on the Dead Sea, (a naturally occurring salt water site in south Israel) his work explores the significant imbalance caused by too much salt accumulating due to local industrialisation and mineral extraction. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-4-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66e5da3388cecb8e60909d526ce1bc48 wp-block-paragraph\">Collecting wasted salt from the Dead Sea, he then crystallises the grains into fascinating abstract formations that reflect the natural world. His practice is based on natural phenomena and how we can innovate our own systems of design and production by looking at organic processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b7ed7c72f354d5d5e35fab0c11805113 wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, Est\u00fadio Campana from Brazil recontextualises local materials with craftsmanship, illustrating the triumph of simplicity in sustainable design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c2b56acac694fc7df4860127bda00ffb wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Estudio Campana<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-71368cf19d2c799eba62e6d46be1ff3c wp-block-paragraph\">Based in S\u00e3o Paulo, the Campana studio, founded by the Campana brothers, continuously explores new frontiers in design, spanning furniture, architecture, landscaping, fashion, and scenography; with transformation and reinvention at the core of their design ethos. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-6.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f3ba8097b013c3a8ed659442bc27c948 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201cWe learn from the materials; they tell us what forms they should take.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd3a8d67b7b32810417f6fc77837f1b8 wp-block-paragraph\">-Humberto Campana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f9f3f00c6d26a3cb852e68fa0bfca066 wp-block-paragraph\">Merging craftsmanship with sustainable production methods and cutting-edge technologies, they deliver innovative and environmentally conscious designs that are deeply rooted in Brazilian culture and traditions whilst bridging disciplines and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-03bb3ca47d54be82e91de35a5d6f3d74 wp-block-paragraph\">This is a growing collection which has been safeguarded for future generations, preserving and leveraging design as a catalyst for social transformation through cultural and educational initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-296f001438b0856564ce5f677e192706 wp-block-paragraph\">Could you imagine photosynthesis as a design process? UK-based Full Grown Studio prefers to grow their own designs, rather than traditional manufacture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbf5fccc11e5c5d0b15a50e41db5c457 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Full Grown<\/strong> <strong>Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-126a239e819f49e3966b354c77d994c2 wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine growing your living room furniture in your back garden. Like potatoes or tomatoes, this is exactly the progressive approach that Full Grown Studio have taken to furniture design.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-118addaf1187c94a019a2e51823d23ed wp-block-paragraph\">Prioritising the symbiotic relationship between man and nature, Full Grown manipulate trees to grow directly into the shapes of furniture. Not only does this method require less energy and processes of extraction, but results in uniquely stunning pieces of furniture; which are ultimately stronger and longer lasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7660f7e1455f44899298eb402a69559f wp-block-paragraph\">This novel approach reimagines our relationship with production processes and the ideas we have about &#8216;man-made&#8217; products, offering an alternative rooted in horticulture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cbd09e45afd88e99b0c50d454f695572 wp-block-paragraph\">And what about barrels and cans, piled into landfills at every turn; can they too be repurposed into chic contemporary design?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f717f3b5f23e0e2d9509bdd0ad5e45a wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hamed Ouattara<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae63dd4ff0cc865945a2af4dab4c1dd8 wp-block-paragraph\">Multidisciplinary artist Hamed Ouattara from Burkina Faso says yes.  A designer who challenges the culture of disposability by transforming discarded oil drums into striking, vibrant artworks that speak to the consequences of global consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ouattara_Tombouctou-II.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2c2f4d2b68b2af80950427b1db511c7 wp-block-paragraph\">He creatively utilises local raw materials like upcycled barrels and cans, directly reflecting his upbringing and surroundings in West Africa. His studio adjusts its production and distribution approaches to match the local sociopolitical conditions, encouraging an economy of reuse and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-9.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a787a730f77e89c9b8e8fef20298f909 wp-block-paragraph\">The essence of indigenous craft speaks through his work, employing pivotal themes of recycling, upcycling, and reimagining material life cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4cf2a5a61961eca62cfdd02b67546678 wp-block-paragraph\">Also challenging the oppressive system of human-centric design is French-born freelance designer, Marl\u00e8ne Huissoud.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f44c36541729a235b36e9c9af9fd2647 wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<strong>Marl\u00e8ne Huissoud<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdc6da7adff17b708a0189156bc25ee3 wp-block-paragraph\">We have all heard of the phrase &#8216;Save the Bees!&#8217; but what are we actually doing in aid of these small but mighty creatures?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff3206db322df038d86b0e580d884da2 wp-block-paragraph\">Huissoud employs natural materials in her sculptures like silkworm cocoons and honeybee bio resin to challenge the anthropocentric focus of design, advocating for a holistic approach that considers all life on earth.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88c2e30d105027792334160e3ab2b0b4 wp-block-paragraph\">Her work interrogates our collective consciousness; would the world be a better place if we had just let it be? Through her creative process, she encourages awareness of our impact on Earth and urges action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2dc98c6b5704e797ef529022e4c21ab8 wp-block-paragraph\">Using such unique forms of materiality, Huissoud questions the ethical dimensions of design and the potential for creative solutions to address sustainability challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce79541be57f6dbe5c530cb7b4985daf wp-block-paragraph\">Another artist showcasing the value in what is often deemed secondary, is the work of British designer, <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/cardboard-chronicles-a-remarkable-odyssey-from-mundane-to-artistic-marvel\/\">Max Lamb. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4d0d147215710f317fb473a4c4840ee4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/cardboard-chronicles-a-remarkable-odyssey-from-mundane-to-artistic-marvel\/\">Max Lamb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88c135ec0a258c4c7dc7181e2db1b763 wp-block-paragraph\">Furniture designer Lamb works entirely with recycled cardboard from his studio, resulting in raw and unfiltered eccentric design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2976adbf4e3b68923b5ce82ac3e28281 wp-block-paragraph\"> The emphasis on tactile experience is essential in his furniture, featuring tables crafted from pulped cardboard and chairs made from polystyrene. Something that feels wonderfully childlike and human.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-3.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81e6bde930ac58db3805beafb8a43dc8 wp-block-paragraph\">The artist&#8217;s speed and spontaneity with this medium results in experimental shape and texture, crossing boundaries between art and design, materiality and function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8585bcc182f561e612b8839d397973b wp-block-paragraph\">The trend of raw and unfiltered materiality is continued within the work of Studio Raw Material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a7356044f3cf7038f773e123531a36db wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Studio Raw Material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c853947509c72223e705e5acc178b8d wp-block-paragraph\">Based in the desert planes of western India is Studio Raw Material, established in 2016 by Dushyant Bansal and Privanka Sharma. Their work ignites a commentary on socio-economic forces that re-imagine waste materials, utilising off-cuts of marble and stone and locally sourced materials.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?resize=1980%2C1485&amp;ssl=1 1980w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/under-present-conditions-5.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8e6296cc8b3e6b9eaf007893bb38055 wp-block-paragraph\">The values of their local community are echoed through investigative design, that serves to reflect eroding landscapes shaped by rapid industrial activity and as a comment on the waste generated by the marble industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5631c794b79f093cb26d59542593ea32 wp-block-paragraph\">Further exploring the effects of material waste is artist Paul Cocksedge, whose work combines traditional craft with cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53613c1ef50dedfbfbc8f9ea413227a3 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Paul Cocksedge <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4b7dd203ab0f5894683b868f017de10 wp-block-paragraph\">Transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, Cocksedge&#8217;s creative practice is his narrative vehicle for environmental activism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e092a4303b64f6ab77024cfaa6ff8716 wp-block-paragraph\">His art maintains a curiosity about our connection to Earth, tackling urgent contemporary issues ranging from social connectivity to our dangerous dependency on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cocksedge_20_Trees.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cocksedge_20_Trees.jpg?resize=580%2C435&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cocksedge_20_Trees.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cocksedge_20_Trees.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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By embracing materials and processes that honour ecological limits and promote circularity, these designers are charting a crucial path toward a more regenerative and equitable future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d177a7c6e447478b4638e0c7d96e98b8 wp-block-paragraph\">We mustn&#8217;t tentatively edge toward these solutions but grab them by the horns and refuse to let go. 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