Chris Wolston's recently unveiled furniture collection was sourced directly from his own garden
Designer Chris Wolston unveiled a new body of work called Gilding the Lily at Manhattan design gallery The Future Perfect. The series, inspired by the lush gardens surrounding Wolston's Colombian studio, continues to incorporate elements of Art Nouveau, marking a departure from his typically playful, Postmodern-inflected forms.
Wolston, who splits his time between New York and Medellin, Colombia, was inspired by Art Nouveau for this series. He wanted to use the formula of Art Nouveau to take a natural motif and use it as a fabric pattern. A hand-woven tapestry, created in collaboration with Beni Rugs, is part of Gilding the Lily, showcasing this approach.
The powder blue tufted sofa, studded with cast daisies, contains an Art Nouveau Easter Egg: Early 20th-century art historian Irene Sargent's interpretation of the movement is referenced. The polished aluminum base of the sofa is designed to resemble an ocean swell, adding a modern twist to the traditional Art Nouveau style.
One piece in the series, a lozenge-shape bronze credenza, is made entirely of delicate cast daisies. The idea was to take a leaf and turn it into a repeat to remove it from being a leaf. The fabric used for the aluminum armchairs and ottoman is a nod to William Morris, an Arts and Crafts grandfather. A pair of aluminum armchairs and matching ottoman, upholstered in a leafy fabric, are part of Gilding the Lily.
The lost wax technique was used to create monumental molds of foliage for tables, vases, and a chandelier. This method, typically used in jewelry-making, adds a unique and intricate detail to the pieces in the series. The design of the powder blue tufted sofa's base is a design-historical wink to the 'wavy line' associated with Art Nouveau.
Gilding the Lily comprises 30 pieces, with each one representing a unique interpretation of natural motifs. The series remains Wolston's ultimate homage to Mother Nature, challenging the notion that Art Nouveau's fascination with excess and the 'wavy line' might destroy natural forms. The designer who dedicated his "Ultimatum to Nature" in the exhibition The Future Perfect, is not named in the provided search results.
In conclusion, Chris Wolston's Gilding the Lily series is a beautiful fusion of traditional Art Nouveau styles with modern design, creating a collection that is both intricate and timeless. The series continues to inspire and challenge perceptions of nature in design, making it a must-see for any design enthusiast.
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