Raka Studio Sculptures
Pakistani
At first glance, the beguiling furniture creations of Raka Studio look like optical illusions. A joint project of three brothers — Saleh, Waleed and Rayan Ahmed Salman — this exciting modern Pakistan-based company marches to the beat of its own drum. Its one-of-a-kind coffee tables, floor lamps and sofas serve as functional pieces of furniture and sculptural works of art.
Raka Studio was established in 2018 after the self-taught brothers produced their first pieces for the family home. The driving force behind all of their visually stunning designs is a love of nature and natural variance. Each piece is made entirely by hand, usually from ash wood imported from the United States, and can take weeks to complete.
In the studio, furniture is curved using ancient Japanese wood-bending techniques, giving the pieces an organic fluidity. The goal is to disrupt prevalent design trends while prioritizing quality craftsmanship. “This approach to our work helps us create distinct pieces that are also technically and aesthetically intriguing,” the brothers explained to StyleRow.
These unique designs have earned Raka Studio critical acclaim and partnerships in the United States and the United Kingdom. The brothers have exhibited at galleries and completed commissions for hotels.
Since its establishment, the studio has grown to include not just the brothers but a team of skilled craftsmen, with plans to introduce new materials and techniques over time. At Raka Studio, it’s all about pushing the limits of design.
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Creator: Raka Studio
Form No. 8 - Vrksa Series by Raka Studio - Wooden Wall Sculpture in Red Oak
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Forms; our sculptural series aims to explore the possibilities that wood can reach and the working techniques used by the Studio to produce their works.
Form No. 8 exceeds conv...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Form No. 2 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form.
The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
Form No. 1 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The sculpture demonstrates the flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while retaining an organic form.
The Forms are directed towards exploring the crafting technique...
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Raka Studio Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Bentwood
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