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There Is a Particular Fascination When Art and Function Come Together

Designer David Trubridge Creates Interplay’s of Light and Shape

Images Courtesy of Wexler Gallery

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Baskets of Knowledge, Kete Tuauri, 2009

Aluminium with rivets, shrouds hand sanded PETG plastic

33 1/2 X 82 1/2 inches

Baskets of Knowledge, Kete Tuaatea, 2009

Hand sanded polycarbonate with plastic clips, shrouds hand sanded PETG plastic

33 1/2 X 82 1/2 inches

Baskets of Knowledge, Kete Aronui, 2009

Bamboo plywood with plastic clips, shrouds hand sanded PETG plastic

33 1/2 X 82 1/2 inches

There is a particular fascination when art and function come together. One can appreciate not only the artist's vision and sensitivity, but also the utility it provides. This week, we feature the work of designer David Trubridge, currently exhibiting his work at the Wexler Gallery in Philadelphia, PA. David gratuated from Newcastle University in England in 1972 with a degree in naval architecture. After some time traveling, he settled in New Zealand, where he creates new designs and exhibits his work around the globe.

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ISLAND Bench & CLOUD Light (Spiral Islands Series), 2008

Bench: Sealed hoop pine ply, 100% wool upholstery plywood bench

60 1/2 X 60 1/2 X 17 1/2 inches

Light: Polycarbonate

60 1/2 X 48 1/2 X 13 1/2 inches

He has had works commissioned for London's Victoria and Albert Museum, exhibited at the Milan furniture fairs as well as the International Contemporary Furniture Fair and taught at the Vitra summer design school in Milan. Notably, in 2007, Trubridge received the John Britten award, New Zealand's highest design recognition.

 

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Flax 1500, 2011

Hoop pine plywood

12 x 59 inches

His work evokes a sense of humanity, especially when we consider the interplay of utilitarian components and the forms that surround them. His method uses low impact, natural materials and processes, leaving a delicate footprint. At once, we sense the duality of the elements, and then become absorbed into its unity. His work expresses an inherent simplicity and trueness, paving the path of optimism for a sustainable and enriching future.

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Wing Large, 2011

Hand frosted polycarbonate, aluminium rivets, LED lighting

142 X 33 1/2 X 19 inches

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