In mid-2009 British designer Tom Price was invited by the Chinese gallery, Chapter 7, to spend 10 weeks in Hangzhou. Price spent the time creating works for a solo exhibition as part of the gallery opening.
Price describes the experience as a “steep learning curve” for all involved. The challenge stretched beyond just the language barriers to thinking laterally, and adapting to variations in materials and manufacturing techniques.
Much of the work was done in a wood-processing factory on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Here they used a large heated metal bed to partially melt plastic pipe to form smooth, flat surfaces. Working with a machine that generates heat of 230ºC while the outside temperature was around 40ºC, ensured an indoor temperature of about 50ºC, another challenge Price had to overcome.
The exhibition ran from September to December 2009. Price’s work on display included chairs, tables, lighting pieces and a tree installation.
In mid-2009 British designer Tom Price was invited by the Chinese gallery, Chapter 7, to spend 10 weeks in Hangzhou. Price spent the time creating works for a solo exhibition as part of the gallery opening.
Price describes the experience as a “steep learning curve” for all involved. The challenge stretched beyond just the language barriers to thinking laterally and adapting to variations in materials and manufacturing techniques.
Much of the work was done in a wood-processing factory on the outskirts of Hangzhou. Here they used a large heated metal bed to partially melt plastic pipe to form smooth, flat surfaces. Working with a machine that generates heat of 230ºC while the outside temperature was around 40ºC, ensured an indoor temperature of about 50ºC, another challenge Price had to overcome.
The exhibition ran from September to December 2009. Price’s work on display included:
- Nine chairs
- Two tables
- Two lighting pieces
- A tree installation
