Kirby Bourke
IMAGE > Kirby Bourke, Simple(y) (a)chair, 2021, brass and steel,
85 x 40 x 40cm each. Image courtesy of Two lines Studio.
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The theme for Design Fringe - 'Home' - helped validate the ideas that I strive for, that the things we own should have
meaning and we can connect on an emotional level with our belongings, giving them soul and value. That was the main driver for Simple(y)
(a)Chair,
an abstraction of a chair form with basic geometry, heavy and sculptural with material with an organic nature (reacts with the
environment) tries to make the link that - a chair is a chair, a chair can be more than a chair, a chair is a chair again.
I have been extremely lucky that I have been able to go to my workshop throughout COVID. Although It has highlighted that design stems from
problems or limitations not necessarily from freedom to do what you want so i think now more than ever there is an emphasis creating things
that we can connect with and form attachments.
I'm sure like many, one of our favourite pastimes is walking the streets and admiring the beautiful and eclectic individual tastes
of different houses coincidently very aligned with the new design fringe program. We love to look at peoples porches how they have set
them up to gain a bit of insight into how people live their lives, as well as sitting on our own watching people enjoy our community as
we enjoy a 'porchie' (a drink normally coffee, beer or wine consumed whilst on a porch).
My favourite room at home is my recently renovated bathroom that features and arched window, a custom brass bath and Fibonacci stone
'Pavlova' tiles on the floor and walls. The calming colours of the tiles with the bath combined with the light coming though
the window make he space beautiful and peaceful and a great place to be.
My favourite recipe... Grated tasty cheese on pasta and a VB can.
IMAGES [Top to bottom] > All images courtesy of the artist. Recipe image source: unsplash.
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