Applied Craft and Design '14
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“A diverse group of makers has come together to design handmade goods that foster new traditions through gathering and conversation” -
Combining traditional craft with modern design, the 2014 MFA candidates from the Pacific Northwest College of Art and Oregon College of Art andCraft joint Applied Craft and Design program, work together to design contemporary, yet timeless, pieces for the home. Center + Nest will be on sale for the 2012 holiday season at the Museum of Contemporary Craft.
18 designers with backgrounds in wood, textiles, ceramics, graphics, metal, light and contemporary art, worked in collaboration to create Center + Nest, a limited-edition line of center pieces inspired by the season. “We wanted to create an item to encourage community and gathering, and in so doing, we created a community setting for making. From raw clay and wood to finishing touches, we found ourselves gathering together to work and talk about our shared love for the well-crafted object.” said student and ceramicists Meghan Chalmers-McDonald. -
Designed with the goal of bringing loved ones together around the table and adding an extra bit of warmth to theses gatherings, this limited edition tabletop piece features beautifully crafted wooden base, six ceramic bowls and hand-made beeswax candles. Using Northwest-sourced porcelain and Cassius Basaltic stoneware, the bowls can be nested or used for sauces and serving at your holiday gathering.
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18 Backgrounds, 1 Mission: To create Hand-Crafted, Well-Made Objects
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ACD 553, a set by pocketpygmy on Flickr.
Collaboration between 18 designers with a variety of backgrounds, with one shared connection - a desire to create handcrafted objects.
