Australian Wood Review – June 2017

82 Australian Wood Review

EXHIBITIONS

W

hen the Danish Cabinetmakers Association have a

group exhibition it tends to gain worldwide interest

and attention. Unfolds was a collection of work based on

the theme of a cube that ran from February 24 until May

14, 2017 at Designmuseum Denmark.

‘What makes this group unique is that what we meet

about is not profit-based’, writes DCA chair Finn Killbuck

Johansen in his catalogue preamble. ‘We meet because we

like exchanging views, discussing ideas and solutions in

the free space that we have created.’ Two of the members

whose work features in the exhibition are international

associates Roy Schack and Shinobu Kobayashi who both

live and work in Australia.

Preparation for Unfolds has been in the pipeline for two

years prior to its opening in February 2017, with members

presenting their works to each other for valuable feedback.

The parameters were four-fold. All works had to be cube-

shaped, incorporate an element of silver, ‘unfold’ in some sort

of way, and finally, be able to withstand being touched and

handled by visitors.

The latter was seen as a key element in permitting the

sensory experience which is necessary for the appreciation

of fine craftsmanship. The design brief also allowed makers

to explore ideas of transformation and levels of meaning.

The works presented reveal a staggering range of

interpretation from functional and transformative

design through to personal narratives and playful and

mechanical exploration.

Photos: Iben Kaufmann

For more information see http://www.moebelsnedkerforeningen.dk

and http://www. designmuseum.dk

Unfolds

Twenty five members of the Danish Cabinetmakers Association recently

mounted an exhibition of works to celebrate their 25th anniversary.