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'The Cure' Armchair by Richard Yasmine

$7,248.77per item
£5,395.24per item
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CA$9,929per item
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The Cure armchair by Richard Yasmine Materials: structure in powder coated Aluminum, Fabric Upholstery Dimensions: H.100 x W.62.5 x D.71.5 cm The word “cure” means restore, so far a concern to solve an existent dilemma, in our case a potential to heal ourselves from an imaginary illness or a mental distress, otherwise to reconcile from culpabilities towards our own existence by wandering in our inner mind. “THE CURE” (HEAVENLY PIE(A)CES) is an assortment of unconventional, serene yet hypnotizing white on white blended set up conceived as an experimental installation yet an interpretation of our inner spiritual substance with a deep therapeutic message associated with the notion of time and the philosophy of karma with its IDEA of Renaissance after each failure moment creating an influential emotional charge reflecting forgiveness and self-reconciliation. As time is not an object or substance we can touch or see, not just a dimension, a quantity or a concept, however it has many aspects and appears to represent different things to different people in diverse circumstances. Another way of looking at time is as the totality of three separate elements: past, present and future, while considering the past, living the moment though getting ready for the future/eternal life. Knowing the end of time awaken in us alertness for every moment of existence, this motivate us to disconnect from the present nevertheless overcome the harms of the history by focusing on the prosperous indefinite instant in a peaceful neutral kind of mania. The collection is made of white powder coated aluminum structure with various other materials such as brass, neo-cement, suede, Carrara marble and couture handmade embroidery with beads pearls and silk. THE CURE includes an armchair, a pendulum clock and a wall mounted lighting fixture, each one has a significance related to the theme; - The armchair’s back in a Headstone Silhouette with a message of destiny and reGeneration. - The pendulum clock correspond to time plus how to catch the moment before it’s too late, yet it shows there is always brightness/hope at the end of the darkness. - The wall mounted lighting represented by a halo or an aureole with rays of light in a circular shape yet a glowing disk symbolizing majesty or prominence of the soul. Photos by BizarreBeirut Richard Yasmine a Lebanese interior architect and product designer, filled with imagination using his imaginary world as a simulation to try out new ideas and create new objects inspired of life, objects and emotions, the human body: physiology and needs, but also focuses on internal chaos combined with a certain innate sensitivity; sometimes extreme and provocative or even not expected by others but still minimal, bold, and straightforward without disguising or hiding true reality. He never tends to identify the difference between reality and imagination this what helps him creating intriguing and controversial design objects yet complicated in the process of production however this is distinctive in his personality. Trying always to incorporate a fresh approach sticking to his culture and tradition, frequently in a muddled process but a precise immaculate result not following any specific period or trend but a reflection of his own image. Integrating the Middle Eastern specifically the Lebanese knowhow and spirit within the recipe of each of his products; collaborating with craftsmen, consequently to reveal the oriental feel through an extravagant aspect, searching to spread the marriage between tradition and new technologies, by keeping his signature identity of commotion mixing craziness to sobriety with a touch of fantasy. He showcased his work at la biennale de St Etienne, Paris design week 2015 , Milan design week 2016/2017/2018 , Beirut artfair 2015/2016 , Beirut design week 2015/2016 ,Dubai design week 2016 and in designjunction during the London design festival 2017, Some of his designs has been featured consecutively in Interni, Domus, wallpaper, living-corrieredellaserra, ad, Icon, ideat, elle decoration, monogram, dezeen, designboom, design milk, highsnobiety, the national, Madame, 7daysuae, interiors, Arch newspaper, interior design NEW York, l’orient le jour and many other local and international blogs and magazines … he has been selected by Esquire MIDDLE EAST between the 6 designers to know about in the middle east for 2017 and his work has been featured between the best of Dubai design week 2016 on Yatzer and best of Milan design week 2017 again on Yatzer . He has been interviewed by Elle décor Italia as the Lebanese designer talking about his city Beirut in the “secret Beirut” article as one of numerous other city guides. As for his latest news he showcased in 3 different spaces lately during Milan Design week 2018 and for the first time collaborating with the eclectic Italian brand JCP universe, his latest HAWA Beirut collection and WAKE UP CALL has been selected between the best of MDW18 on Yatzer , yellowtrace, Domus, dezeen , designboom and many other press all around the globe, he has been nominated for the emerging designer of the year by Dezeen ,lately he revealed his latest work Ô-CULT the water sanctuary , commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy curated by la Triennale di Milano design museum, new pieces to be showcased April 2019 during Milan Design Week. .
  • Creator:
    Richard Yasmine (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 24.61 in (62.5 cm)Depth: 28.15 in (71.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2020
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    5-6 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Geneve, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1219233151312

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