Kutitji Shield Chair by Errol Evans + Trent Jansen

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Kutitji Shield Chair by Errol Evans + Trent Jansen

Name: Kutitji Shield Chair by Errol Evans + Trent Jansen
Brand: Trent Jansen
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

$46,000List Price

About the Item

Edition of 8 + 4 Artist Proofs. Lead time 4 months. Kutitji Shield Chair by Errol Evans + Trent Jansen American cherry and American walnut Kutitji Chair (Shield), designed by Errol Evans and Trent Jansen, results from Errol’s passion for carving large objects. Errol is a highly skilled wood (punu) artist, known for embodying sophisticated cultural narratives in large carved forms including spears, nyura, tjutinypa and shields. In carving these large objects, Errol usually begins with a chainsaw to rough out the form before using other mechanised and manual tools to painstakingly shape these highly refined artefacts. This project began as a sketch exchange between Errol and Trent, a process that began with a drawing by Errol, incorporating traditional weapons and shields as components of a chair. Through several iterations of call and response, Errol and Trent refined this idea to mimic Errol’s beautifully refined, large shield forms, generating a simple chair structure that draws on the idiosyncratic lines and surfaces of these artefacts. Kutitji Chair (Shield) is an expression of Errol’s concerns about the impacts of climate change and the drying out of Country. He sees these shields as a defence against changing times. About the material Evidence-based sustainable choice The American hardwood forest resource has been sustainably-managed for generations through careful and selective harvesting. The vast forest resource increases in volume each year as growth exceeds removals. To be truly sustainable it matters how we use what the forest provides and cherry and maple in particular are abundant but underutilised species. As part of this project AHEC has collaborated with the designers and manufacturers to conduct a full lifecycle assessment of each piece in the collection. This is a scientific analysis through which the full environmental impact of the designs can be calculated. This includes defining factors such as global warming and freshwater eutrophication potential and this enables creators and manufacturers to work with some certainty as to the importance, role and consequences of material choice. American maple A close cousin of European maple and sycamore, American maple can reach heights of between 23-27m, with a trunk diameter of 75cm. Hard maple is a cold climate species favouring the northern states. Growing in dense stands on many different types of soil, maples are often farmed for their famous maple syrup. The USDA’s Forest Inventory Analysis calculates that the volume of hard maple is increasing 8.8million m3 each year. At this rate of increase it takes just 3.31 seconds to grown 1m3 of American hard maple. American cherry A medium size tree, reaching a height of around 20m, cherry has a relatively short rotation, taking less time to mature than other hardwoods. The narrow sapwood is a light pinkish colour, while the heartwood varies from rich red to reddish brown, and darkens on exposure to light. Whilst just 2.9% of the US forest stock, FIA data shows the volume of cherry to be increasing 5.4 million m3 each year with growth exceeding harvest in every producing state. It takes just 6.12 seconds for 1m3 of cherry to grow in the US forest. American walnut One of the most sought after species across the world, American walnut is one of the few hardwood species that is planted in addition to occurring and regenerating naturally. Tall with few lower branches, walnut is generally straight grained although sometimes curly or wavy. Favoured by designers and synonymous with luxury, American walnut is quite different from European walnut which tends to be lighter in colour. Less than 1% of the total forest, American walnut volume still increases by 2.9million m3 every year. About the designers Tanya Singer (a Minyma Anangu woman) from Indulkana (SA) and Errol Evans (a Djabugay and Western Yalanji man) from far North Queensland, are highly skilled wood (punu) artists. Tanya was taught by her mother and grandmother in Indulkana, while Errol was instructed by his grandfather in Lower Kowrowa. Both are known for their skill in embodying sophisticated cultural narratives in carved forms, and continue to develop their practices, representing experiences of contemporary Aboriginality in artistic expression. Tanya and Errol work as a team in their well-equipped workshop at Railway Bore (SA). They turn their fastidious eye for detail to the carving of exquisite, large shield forms and refined vessels and weapons. Trent Jansen is a non-Indigenous collectible furniture designer from Thirroul with 11 years’ experience collaborating with Indigenous Australian designers and championing Indigenous Australian material culture as critical embodiment of Australian identity. About AHEC For over 30 years the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has been at the forefront of wood promotion globally, successfully building a distinctive and creative brand for U.S. hardwoods. AHEC regularly supports creative design projects at internationally recognised events including Salone Del Mobile, The London Design Festival, Sydney Design Week and the World Architecture Festival to demonstrate the performance potential of these sustainable materials. AHEC works to encourage informed choice of materials for design and construction amongst designers and architects and provides technical support and advice for the wider manufacturing and construction industries. AHEC has pioneered the modelling of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for hardwoods in its commitment to continued environmentally responsible practices.

Creator:
Trent Jansen (Author)
Dimensions:
Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Cherry,Maple,Walnut
Period:
2010-
Date of Manufacture:
2023
Production Type:
New & Custom(Limited Edition)
Estimated Production Time:
15-16 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
Beverly Hills, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5588235991822

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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