A shorter version of this article was originally published in the C77 Design Daily, Vol. 1, Issue 2, on May 17, 2014.
There was a kind of carnival atmosphere at the opening party of Reclaim 3: Carte Blanche—the inaugural exhibition at the new Colony co-op / showroom space—which was Jean Lin and Jennifer Krichels’ goal, perhaps, when they commissioned the three wildly disparate interactive installations from Brooklyn’s Fort Makers, The Principals and UM Project by Françoise Chambard. The sheer spectacle of the work belies the fact that proceeds from sales (of related objects and accessories) goes towards charities of the designers’ choice, and, if nothing else, it’s a refreshing change of pace from the more commercial shows.
The Principals’ “Space Trash,” pictured at top, was a personal favorite, although you really have to see (and try) it in person to get what it’s about. More on each project below.
– UM Project presents “Maypole,” an ensemble of 16 new LED lamps based on the acclaimed Craft System series, connected around a center pole by colorful cords and synchronized together. All proceeds from UM Project’s fundraising will be donated to the High School of Art and Design in New York City. UM Project’s installation is made possible with the generous support of Acces I/O, BAGGU, Color Cord Company, Dolan & Traynor, Lenovo, Nooka, and Parallel Development.
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