At the heart of the installation, Sam Klemick's Big Wooden Bell Chairs command attention with their striking presence. Crafted from salvaged Douglas Fir wood, these sculptural pieces reinterpret her signature Bell Chairs, featuring a hand-turned wooden frame with a robust and weighted aesthetic. Their design balances strength and fluidity, exuding a grounded yet dynamic energy that anchors the gallery's presentation.
Klemick employed her surreal trompe l'oeil techniques, giving the wooden surfaces an almost fabric-like texture that deceives the eye. This method echoes her previous works, such as the Sweater Chair and Ribbon Light, yet the Big Wooden Bell Chairs push the boundaries further with their voluminous forms and visual weight.
The exhibition extends beyond Klemick's creations, presenting a cohesive narrative of contemporary design. Luke Malaney's Trampoline Table offers an irregular and playful take on functionality, while James Shaw's Modular Mechanics Chair combines whimsy with precision.
Across the gallery, Charlotte Kingsnorth's Spider Lamp captivates with its hairy yellow legs and floral-inspired shade, appearing almost animate in its organic form. Another standout piece is Jeff Martin's Sarcophagus 11 Table, an exploration of texture and form.
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