Laminarium Bench, 2010

Seaweed veneer is a material we developed together with the Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau. The blade of seaweed replaces the layer of wood that is usually the surface of the veneer. The Laminarium bench is made from 21 blades of seaweed veneer. The shape of the bench is inspired by the movement of kelp in the ocean. The bench was developed as part of my research fellowship at Stanley Picker Gallery in Kingston. For more images of the exhibition at Stanley Picker Gallery, Kingston University, please click HERE. Photography by ellielaycock.co.uk