Large Melt Cabinet By Antrei Hartikainen

Large Melt cabinet by Antrei HartikainenMaterials: Stained and lacquered or untreated pineDimensions: W 95 x D 73 x H 140 cmIn the Melt cabinets industrially treated pine transforms into an unique art composition. The cabinet has been inspired by metamorphosis of the movement of water. By melting the ice again becomes liquid like rain. Surface of the cabinets is built up from hundreds and hundreds of pine rods which are glued together one at a time on multiple layers. Time-consuming working method enable to create the three-dimensional fluency on the surface.Antrei Hartikainen Is a master cabinetmaker and designer from finland known for his exquisite works in wood. The award- winning pieces, including functional products and pure art works, achieve heights of sensuality, elegance and craftsmanship. These important factors are emphasized in Antrei Hartikainen’s work, which constantly seeks to challenge and blur the traditional categorizations between functional objects and visual arts. Hartikainen’s sculptural approach can be studied through his organic body of work, which simultaneously highlights the inspiration drawn from his material of choice, wood. Antrei hartikainen has shown his works in numerous solo and group exhibitions all over the world . Antrei have been awarded with prize as a Young Designer of the Year 2018 in Finland and shortlisted as Emerging Designer of the Year 2019 by Dezeen awards.