GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY THROUGH DESIGN Presented by ORIGINE
Exhibition dates. 16 - 27 March, 2022
Opening Reception : Thur 27 March 2022, 6:00 - 8.30pm.
This event is part of Melbourne Design Week 2022, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV.
SPACE 1 & 2 : GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY THROUGH DESIGN
Presented by ORIGINE
A presentation of works by brands and independent designers included in the ORIGINE collection that explores the idea of forging new human connections through interdisciplinary artistic action. The curation brings together culturally relevant works which promote the heritage of their respective territories and studios who practice in sustainability, from material use through to social responsibility and philanthropy.
Brands and studios presented from around the world include: Pretziada, Kooij, Ames and Lombrello. An interactive experience is provided, and materiality and narrative explored. Through the display of original design, alongside photographic and video installations of the development and production phases, the visitor is not only introduced to the designer but given insight into origin, philosophy and how a piece is made.
Key to the exhibition is a review of the output by Pretziada, a creative practice based on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Founders Kyre Chenven and Ivano Atzori host anthropological residencies for international creatives, introducing them to the island and local artisans. The result, a collection that is made up of culturally relevant pieces that celebrate the history of Sardinian craft.
PRETZIADA www.origine.com.au/biography-pretziada
KOOIJ www.origine.com.au/biography-kooij
AMES www.origine.com.au/biography-ames
LOMBRELLO www.origine.com.au/biography-lombrello
Exhibition view
