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On a nice day in NYC, I was at MoMa looking
- ut the window looking at Carpenters Workshop
BY PIERINA CARLIN On a nice day in NYC, I was at MoMa looking out - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
BY PIERINA CARLIN On a nice day in NYC, I was at MoMa looking out - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
BY PIERINA CARLIN On a nice day in NYC, I was at MoMa looking out the window looking at Carpenters Workshop when I thought to myself it would be intresting to decorate the building from the outside. Thinking about materials I could use,
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Plastic bags are a perfect way to decorate the building because they are lightweight and
- durable. Plastic bags are easy to layer and melt
together, making it a stronger layer. Bags come in different colors, which make it a step closer to make them into a memphis object. Both bright colors, and plastic are big characteristics in the Memphis design principles.
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The material is thin enough to let light inside and colors full to turn heads around. An aluminum structure around the building was made to maintain the shapes and hold it up the
- structure. This process inspired the exhibition
pieces in the inside, displaying upcycled plastic furniture and art in one of the most prestigious galleries in NYC.
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Carpenters Workshop 19th floor Memphis Design Exhibit
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The Neo-Memphis Exhibits has some of the most iconic furniture pieces from the 80’s. Sculptural pieces by Ettore Sottsas, Shiro Kuramata,Michelle de Lucchi, and more iconic designers, have a conversation on the 19th floor. These strong pieces that could normally stand alone, exchange a conservation of vibration and
- feelings. The collection of textures and colors in the
room, make the room visually tactile. The exhibit displays different furniture pieces like chairs, lighting fixtures,shelves and tables. The space is full of design but arranged so everything is visible from the entry. A group of pedistles designed by Ettore Sottsass hold up delicate designs by various designers. It’s interest- ing to see big scale heavy designs next to delicate pieces by the same artist in the same room. On top of depedistles, when you enter the space you see these rare delicate Murano lamps by Ettore Sottsass tittled Venini.
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Storage and Office space
Memphis Design Checklist
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1.Kuramata,Shiro, Untitled Acrylic Table 1991 2.De Lucchi, Michele, Oceanic Lamp 1981 3.Charpin, Pierre, Una mostra di mobile 1998 4.Sottsass, Ettore, Carlton bookshelf 1981 5.Bedin, Martine, Floor Lamp 1984 6.Du Pasquier, Natalie, Emerand Console 1995
- 7. Kuramata,Shiro, Luminous table 1969
- 8. Sottsass, Ettore, Treetops 1981
- 9. Sottsass, Ettore, Adesso Pero de the Revine ruins Series, 1992
- 10. Thun, Matteo Ladoga Vase, 1982
- 11. Sottsass, Ettore Venini, 1997
- 12. Sottsass, Ettore Shive vase, 1973
- 13. Sottsass, Ettore Hsign vase, 1972
- 14. Sottsass, Ettore Clesitera Vase, 1986
15.Sottsass, Ettore Pasifila Vase, 1986
- 16. Sowden, George, Ceramic Memphis Post, 2018
- 17. Kuramata,Shiro Flower Vase, 1989
- 18. Sottsass, Ettore Bruco light, 1971
- 19. Kuramata,Shiro Nara table, 1983
- 20. Du Pasquier, Natalie Esperance Box, 1984
21.Sottsass, Ettore Westside Lounge Chair, 1983
- 22. Sowden, George, Oberoi armchair, 1981
- 23. Kuramata,Shiro, for Bergdorf Goodman store 1984
24.Sottsass, Ettore Casablanca Shelf, 1981
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Carpenters Workshop 20th floor NeoMemphis Design Exhibit
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The Memphis Design Movement is having a comeback in upcycled ways. The 80’s were a time of exploration
- f materials, plastic being in the lead
for its colors and shapes that can be transformed because of its properties. Memphis pieces speak with its vibrant compositions; conversing with the
- space. NeoMemphis is a redesigned
new movement that focuses on saving the environment with upcycling and reusing materials to give them a new purpose and look. White and clear colored plastics are the most usable because they are the easiest to convert to other colors. Vibrant color plastic and material that is unwanted to be made into manufacturing products again, is the perfect material for Neo-Memphis Design.
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Balcony furniture featuring the final facade design
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Storage and Office space
NeoMemphis Design Checklist
Wall Text
1.Kuramata,Shiro, Untitled Acrylic Table 1991
- 2. Barnayev, Valera Green Melted Plastic Chair, 2009
3.Kidger, Charlotte, Industrial Craft Green table, 2018 4.Bar+Kell, for V&A Chair, 1996 5.Mendelson, Shari Sidesaddle, 2018
- 6. Mendelson, Shari Animal with Green Head and Cage Cup Green, 2018
- 7. Mendelson, Shari Animal with Green Head and Cage Cup Blue, 2018
- 8. Mendelson, Shari Green Vase with 3 Double Handles, 2018
- 9. Mendelson, Shari Glitter Vase with Blue Neck with Semicircles, 2018
- 10. Vander, Dirk Melting Pot Tase, 2020
- 11. Price, Tom Blue Rope Serpentine bench
- 12. Reused Melted Plastic Lamp
- 13. Smile-Plastic, Material Panel designed for NeoMemphis
- 14. Mendelson, Shari Round Vase, 2018
15.Thier, Ruben, Organic Factory Polyethylene Table, 2013
- 16. Price, Tom Pink PE Chair, 2011
- 17. Price, Tom PE Stripe Meltdown, 2011
- 18. Zero Waste Future , 3D Printed Chair, 2019
- 19. Frozen Plastic, Fruit Bowl 2012
20.Barnayev, Valera , Red Melted Plastic Chair, 2009
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Detail of Smile PLastic Panels
The Memphis Design Movement is having a comeback in upcycled ways. The 80’s were a time of exploration of materials, plastic be- ing in the lead for its colors and properties. Colored plastic is unwanted for most recy- cling factories, so these artists work to inspire
- us. NeoMemphis carries the principles of
Memphis Design in an environmentally safe way, making what once was trash, into fine pieces of art.
NeoMemphis Wall Text
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The goal of Neo-Memphis design is to bring the Memphis Design philosophy back, but with upcycling materials. In the exhibit at Carpenters Workshop NYC, “Neo” refers to a new way of thinking of how to reuse materials and give them another life. The exhibition is meant to inspire designers and people to use plastic more so less ends up in landfills and our sea. Neo-Memphis is about upcycling and repurposing materials. Neo-Memphis is new way at looking at Memphis; still carrying the colors, and patterns with new processes.
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The Neo-Memphis Exhibit is in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world. Carpenters Workshop has free entry, allowing this exhibit to be available all
- public. Being located in NYC, it invites all designers
and artists from this creative area to get inspired. The first floor of the exhibit displays original Memphis Design pieces. The objects displayed on the first level
- f the exhibit show the viewer how the pleasing play
- f texture and color can be, getting them ready for the
2nd floor treat. The loft is full of exciting, vibrant, and elegant pieces from artists that love to use plastic and waste as their main material.
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