A Retro and Reclaimed Installation

The VHS tape, a simple material, with endless possibilities.  The challenge was to not overwork the material and to use its characteristics as a strength.  This was a collaborative installation project with the Fibers Force! Club at SCAD and our alumni mentor Trish Anderson for the Fibers Department Open Studio.  We came up with two designs, both different but relating to each other seamlessly.

Both designs required very minimal supplies, really focusing on the VHS tape as the main material.  For the first design we wove the tape to the wall, playing with levels, planes and angles.  We had to create a system of nails on wood that the tape would weave onto.  All the materials were 100% reclaimed and recycled, being rescued from the dumpster and the woodshop.

For the second design we draped the tape into the stairwell.  A convex tunnel was created that flowed up the stairwell.  As you reached the landing the lines straightened out.  This simple design was very dynamic, as you would move through and around the piece the lines would change.  Every view point offered different and exciting viewing experiences.

This was a great experience to work with such a great group of creative minds.  This was my first time installing such a large piece.  The ideation, research and refining the idea took much longer than expected.  The evolution of the idea went through many phases, ending with a simple and clean design.

Be Inspired. Be Bold.

peace&love

Rebecca

Retro and reclaimed.

Fun items reclaimed and rescued from the recycling center.  Oh the possibilities.

Be Inspired. Be Bold.

peace&love

Rebecca

High Point Market.. part one

Road trip!  After our very successful trip to KBIS me and the ladies hit the road again, but this time to one of the biggest design markets, High Point Market. We arrived in North Carolina and were just blown away by the amount of showrooms, so much bigger than Vegas.  Here are some of my favorite finds from the first day.

The first showroom we got to was the Phillips Collection.  I have used many of their products for almost all of my projects.  They have unique wood pieces that are so beautiful.  It was great to finally see the pieces in person.

Arteriors has very industrial lighting and accessory products.  I love the metals and woods together.

Palatial has beautiful leather chairs.  The comfiest leather chairs I've ever sat on. These chairs are so crisp and clean lined with studs.

Another one of my favorite showrooms, Classic Home Villa.  A mix of unique rustic tables, glass and rod iron lighting, and lots and lots of pillows.

Go Home Ltd. had great accessories, all handmade from recycled materials from California.

More to come, we have another big day ahead of us today.

Be Inspired. Be Bold.

peace&love

Rebecca