Athens, Greece
New York, USA
New York, USA
Voukenas Petrides
Two-1/2-tube-chair
Two-1/2-tube-chair
Andreas Voukenas
Steven Petrides
Steven Petrides
Chair imagined, for uncertain times
Q. What is your present state of mind?
Andreas and Steven:
Andreas and Steven:
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Q. Tell us about your piece from the exhibit
Andreas & Steven: Two half tube chair or “Chair, for uncertain times” is a tube cut in the middle lengthwise then again cut transversal and finally the two pieces are put together to create a balanced seating unit. At first sight the piece looks like it shouldn’t stand. Especially viewed under specific viewing angles it makes no sense in terms statics. But the lengths of the half tubes and the cut angles are carefully selected to create a balanced and surprisingly stable object.
Andreas & Steven: Two half tube chair or “Chair, for uncertain times” is a tube cut in the middle lengthwise then again cut transversal and finally the two pieces are put together to create a balanced seating unit. At first sight the piece looks like it shouldn’t stand. Especially viewed under specific viewing angles it makes no sense in terms statics. But the lengths of the half tubes and the cut angles are carefully selected to create a balanced and surprisingly stable object.
Q. What does it mean to create or be creative at a time of uncertainty?
Andreas & Steven: Uncertainty is one of life’s fundamental characteristics. We recently watched a documentary series called “One Strange Rock” created by talented Darren Aronofsky where astronauts tell the story of Earth through unique perspective. Realizing the greater context of Earth’s life gives you a whole new concept to the word ‘uncertainty’ and beautifully illustrates the greater necessity and creativity of ‘uncertainty’. So being creative in a time of uncertainty means literally everything to us.
Andreas & Steven: Uncertainty is one of life’s fundamental characteristics. We recently watched a documentary series called “One Strange Rock” created by talented Darren Aronofsky where astronauts tell the story of Earth through unique perspective. Realizing the greater context of Earth’s life gives you a whole new concept to the word ‘uncertainty’ and beautifully illustrates the greater necessity and creativity of ‘uncertainty’. So being creative in a time of uncertainty means literally everything to us.
companions / chair, Voukenas Petrides & light, Ovuud
Voukenas Petrides
Voukenas Petrides is a design studio based in New York and Athens. Furniture designer Andreas Voukenas and architect Steven Petrides combine their talents to produce poetic furniture designs for the home and office. Greek Andreas Voukenas holds a bachelor’s degree in interior architecture and product design from the Athens University of Applied Science. American Steven Petrides holds a master of architecture from Columbia University. Their diverse portfolio includes stools, side tables, chairs, and installations. Each furniture piece is hand fabricated and finished in their Athens workshop. Their timeless designs reflect Steven’s interest in structure, materiality, light, and space, making each designs a work of art. Their design objects are functional and inspirational in their ability to test the laws of gravity, balance, cantilever, and even the infinite.
www.voukenaspetrides.com
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Voukenas Petrides is a design studio based in New York and Athens. Furniture designer Andreas Voukenas and architect Steven Petrides combine their talents to produce poetic furniture designs for the home and office. Greek Andreas Voukenas holds a bachelor’s degree in interior architecture and product design from the Athens University of Applied Science. American Steven Petrides holds a master of architecture from Columbia University. Their diverse portfolio includes stools, side tables, chairs, and installations. Each furniture piece is hand fabricated and finished in their Athens workshop. Their timeless designs reflect Steven’s interest in structure, materiality, light, and space, making each designs a work of art. Their design objects are functional and inspirational in their ability to test the laws of gravity, balance, cantilever, and even the infinite.
www.voukenaspetrides.com
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