"The River of Time" Screen by Elliott Barnes for Philippe Hurel, Special Edition

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"The River of Time" Screen by Elliott Barnes for Philippe Hurel, Special Edition

About the Item

A masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, the giant abacus “The Rivers of Time” (“Les Rivie`res du Temps”) is a special edition work created for the AD Collections 2015 exhibition in Paris at the Ministry of Foreign Affaires, Quai d’Orsay. This exclusive piece is based upon a work of the same name that is part of the “Une Apre`s Midi de Paresse” collection designed by Elliott Barnes for Philippe Hurel and launched in the spring of 2015. Elliott Barnes’s creative process is prompted by a stream of consciousness uniting the common denominators of often imperceptible details and peculiarities from various possibilities and impossibilities. It explores the familiar and the popular, and through narrative and abstraction proposes objects that are recognizable yet novel. The openness of his approach has created unique modern narrative solutions for apartments, villas, hotels, restaurants, and clubs all over the world, as well as furniture collections that have been met with international acclaim. As a result, each one of his projects stands on its own. Visually speaking, Elliott’s work is of its time. Even though some details of his objects and may reference or incorporate elements from other periods and styles, the overall feeling is resolutely contemporary. The key to his expression is rooted in refined detailing. The correct articulation and arrangement of details gives a voice to any object. Elliott selects materials in a way that connects a work to a place, a moment or an emotion, while simultaneously leaving room for his creations to stand the test of time. Recently, Elliott has begun to use the acronym ACT (art, craft & technology) in reference to the execution of his furniture and objects. He confesses to being preoccupied by the ‘formal’ beauty of things - their practicality, their technicality, their functionality and thus, their beauty. He is a firm believer that the harmonization of these qualities results in work that is perennial. In a stained chestnut frame, with a pink gold finished brass base, this screen transforms a decorative screen into a game. 78 spheres are distributed on eleven brass with pink gold finish supports: 12 spheres are in Saint-Laurent marble, 20 spheres are in blue blown-glass, 20 spheres are in bird’s eye poplar, 6 spheres are in bright white lacquered wood, 20 spheres are in natural walnut. One secret pivoting compartment is in bird’s-eye poplar with stamped brass identity Medallion. The stained chestnut frame is accented by two pink gold hooks The designer: Elliott Barnes is an interior designer who marches to the beat of his own drum. After completing his education in architecture and urban design from Cornell University, Elliott left behind his native home of Los Angeles to explore the design world in Paris after a chance encounter with legendary interior designer, Andre´e Putman. Following 7 years as director of her firm, Elliott branched out on his own and, in 2004, established Elliott Barnes Interiors as a vehicle to express his own view for the creation of forms, surfaces and interior spaces.

Creator:
Philippe Hurel (Maker),Elliott Barnes (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 77.56 in (197 cm)Width: 55.12 in (140 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Blown Glass,Brass,Chestnut,Marble,Poplar,Walnut,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2015
Production Type:
New & Custom(Limited Edition)
Estimated Production Time:
Available Now
Condition:
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU139822520372