New York, NY, (October 6, 2015) - Friedman Benda will premiere new limited-edition work by contemporary designers Paul Cocksedge, Marcel Wanders and the Campana Brothers at PAD London Art + Design 2015, October 14 through 18, Berkeley Square, London.
This will be the first showing of Dutch designer Marcel Wanders' personal editions since his record-attendance breaking solo exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in 2014, and his first public viewing with Friedman Benda since the preview of his Crochet chair in "Smart Deco" at Design Miami Basel in 2006. New works reveal Wanders' reinterpretation of the 'portrait' with mirrors rendered as animated figurative abstractions. Wanders' preview at PAD London will be followed by a solo exhibition, premiering additional personal editions, at the gallery in Chelsea in late February 2016.
British designer Paul Cocksedge returns to the fair after having been awarded the Moet Hennessy PAD London annual prize for best design for his "Poised" table in 2014. Cocksedge will reveal works from his revolutionary new Freeze series, followed by a full solo exhibition at Freidman Benda in New York two weeks later. A continuing theme in Cockedge's work is to achieve simplicity in the use of materials, with minimal interference. In Freeze, he exploits freezing temperatures to create a seamless bond between metals that otherwise do not adhere in nature.
The Bolotas collection (2015) by Fernando and Humberto Campana was initially inspired by stone walls, but its name came from the initial prototype for the sofa which was round like an acorn ('bolotas' in Portuguese). For the sofa to both look and feel comfortable yet still designed, natural elements were carefully arranged in contrast to its stainless steel structure-including pig leather pillows and Ipe wood feet.
About the Campana Brothers
Campana brothers Fernando (born 1961) and Humberto (born 1953) have steadily built a career, achieving both national and international recognition since opening their studio in 1983. Based in Sao Paulo, Estudio Campana is constantly investigating new possibilities while creating bridges and dialogues where the exchange of information is a source of inspiration.
About Marcel Wanders
Marcel Wanders' iconic designs often mix innovative materials, traditional craft techniques, references to well-known historical styles and archetypes, and enable a timeless connection to the pieces. His approach to design draws from the past while connecting to the present and creating for the future. Wanders' works are included in the permanent collections of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA; Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA;Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Netherlands. Marcel Wanders is an independent industrial product designer located in Amsterdam where he runs his own studio designing products and interiors for the leading international labels, including Moooi (of which he is art director), Cappellini, Bisazza, Mandarina Duck, B&B Italia, Vitra, Kartell, Moroso, Cassina, Droog Design, Flos and Boffi.
About Paul Cocksedge Studio
With over 10 years experience and a strong team of collaborators, London-based Paul Cocksedge Studio has developed a unique reputation for thoroughly original and innovative design, underpinned by research into the limits of technology, materials and manufacturing processes. Cocksedge's work has been exhibited internationally and can be found in major public collections worldwide, including; MoMA, New York; V&A, London; London Design Museum, UK; and the Museum of Arts and Design, New York. The studio's catalogue includes an imaginative range of design products, architectural projects and sculptures, all infused with the sense of simplicity, joy and wonder that has come to characterize Paul Cocksedge's work.
About Friedman Benda
Friedman Benda is a gallery dedicated to presenting established and emerging designers who create historically significant work and are at the forefront of their practice. Founded in 2007, the gallery's exhibitions and publications have played a vital role in the rise of the design market and education, and take a comprehensive approach to work that intersects the fields of design, craft and art. Friedman Benda represents an international roster of designers spanning four continents and multiple generations.
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