KI•RA and The Edible tower (of Containers)
An indispensable ingredient of the Greek meal is the bread. As a simple, cheap, and adaptable type of food, bread is often used as a synonymous for food in general in the Greek language.
Picnic is not so common in Greece, what it is very typical though, is the collective/ communal meals and the variety of these meals. One would rarely stumble upon an ‘appetizer/ first course/ second course’ kind of meal. Usually all the types of food are served and consumed simultaneously. The most common version of varied meal is the one that accompanies some of the most traditional drinks. In this case, each dish is called mezes.
In the event of a social gathering in the form of a picnic, a Greek would most probably bring bread and a series of small and particular dishes.
KI•RA is a collection of utensils that facilitate with the production, transportation and consumption of an outdoor varied meal. By default, during a picnic each individual contributes with a dish. The idea of KI•RA is that during the process of preparing the dishes for a picnic, one can as well prepare edible containers which will later become part of the dish consumption.
Along with the evident ecological approach, the idea of simultaneously preparing food and container, conceals a sensibility to the process and an additional tactility to the consumption. The linear progress of food preparation for a temporary, alfresco meal becomes circular. The routine of preparation and consumption results to a complete nothing. The process doesn't stop at the moment the food enters in one of the single-use containers that exist in the market, on the contrary, the food arrives to the event and it is being consumed along with its containers. What remains is the memory of the communal meal.
The kit consists of a recipe, a ceramic casserole dish, a dough comb and a tablecloth. The recipe is ideal to prepare a dough that will result in a strong, tasty and resilient bread. In the casserole dish one can bake bread vessels with their lids, the comb creates dashed engraved lines, in order for the bread to be easily divided and edible without the use of cutlery, lastly, the tablecloth is used to carry the food to the picnic.
ALLOT.M
An indispensable ingredient of the Greek meal is the bread. As a simple, cheap, and adaptable type of food, bread is often used as a synonymous for food in general in the Greek language.
Picnic is not so common in Greece, what it is very typical though, is the collective/ communal meals and the variety of these meals. One would rarely stumble upon an ‘appetizer/ first course/ second course’ kind of meal. Usually all the types of food are served and consumed simultaneously. The most common version of varied meal is the one that accompanies some of the most traditional drinks. In this case, each dish is called mezes.
In the event of a social gathering in the form of a picnic, a Greek would most probably bring bread and a series of small and particular dishes.
KI•RA is a collection of utensils that facilitate with the production, transportation and consumption of an outdoor varied meal. By default, during a picnic each individual contributes with a dish. The idea of KI•RA is that during the process of preparing the dishes for a picnic, one can as well prepare edible containers which will later become part of the dish consumption.
Along with the evident ecological approach, the idea of simultaneously preparing food and container, conceals a sensibility to the process and an additional tactility to the consumption. The linear progress of food preparation for a temporary, alfresco meal becomes circular. The routine of preparation and consumption results to a complete nothing. The process doesn't stop at the moment the food enters in one of the single-use containers that exist in the market, on the contrary, the food arrives to the event and it is being consumed along with its containers. What remains is the memory of the communal meal.
The kit consists of a recipe, a ceramic casserole dish, a dough comb and a tablecloth. The recipe is ideal to prepare a dough that will result in a strong, tasty and resilient bread. In the casserole dish one can bake bread vessels with their lids, the comb creates dashed engraved lines, in order for the bread to be easily divided and edible without the use of cutlery, lastly, the tablecloth is used to carry the food to the picnic.
ALLOT.M
ALLOT.M is a series of marble lamps. Their
design principal came from existing lampshades and their potential contours. The
whole process was based on two main constraints*. They are slices of light that
can be integrated anywhere. Due to their trapezoid shapes, they have no obvious
point of balance (or have more than one) thus are able to change their
position. As a result, shifting functions according to mood becomes a tactile
activity.
The idea
was born in Fuori Milano 2012, during a workshop of Kiro-Kolektif and has since
been developed into actual objects.
ALLOT
BASIC was the initial approach where wood was chosen as the dominating
material. The results included four sizes.
ALLOT.M due
to its material, has a robust and monumental figure. The weight in this case
plays a significant role in the perception one gets from the object. ALLOT.M comes
in two sizes and the materials used are Carrara
*Constraint #1: The past few years I have been interested
in the outline of existing objects and their potential figures. Architecturally,
the 2D drawing constitutes the most simple and self-explanatory form of
describing space. The missing third dimension is a fleeting idea, it is what
will eventually give shape and aesthetic to a space. It is behind this third
dimension that you always find the hidden curves and the unintended textures.
I decided
to 'discard' this third dimension. The
outline of an object is the final object.
Constraint #2: I
always felt that all the energy that is spent on producing a lamp, is belittled
by the simplistic division of suspended/ floor or table lamp. I wanted to make a lamp that potentially serves all the
above. A lamp that can be used in versatile ways and be integrated
anywhere.
Slices of History ©
The ring is a common piece of jewelry that has been produced in many different versions throughout history. Slices of History is a collection that attempts to underline this diversity. Every ring is based on an outline figure of an existing ring.
The iconic diamond ring or a less iconic but equally valuable Cartier ring have always startled me.
“I want to own a Cartier, but I can afford just a slice of it”was a common joke when I was growing up. Apart from the economic value though, I have a great respect for the art of goldsmithing and the jewelry industry in general which led to this collection of slices. Known or unknown rings, bare a historic value and this collection is an attempt to capture this history or just a slice of it.
Slices of History started in 2008 and is an ongoing project
SOUPLE
Basket weaving and the concept of a basket as a
storage space has its roots in many cultures thus making it a global object
with diverse origins. Basketry is made from a variety of fibrous or pliable
materials, anything that will bend and form a shape [...]
SOUPLE is a series
of elastic baskets made with zero prior basketry knowledge.
The materials used
at the initial phase of the project, were found in supermarkets or Chinese
store shelves or as magazine gifts.
Starting from
Youtube video tutorials, I began weaving tiny baskets, using materials commonly
used in knitting or cooking. While searching for new types of materials, I
stumbled upon some fabric yarns on Etsy, made by a Danish girl who uses old
cotton T-shirts and turns them into rolls of yarn. The idea of using materials
sourced online for my online tutorial lessons suddenly made sense.
In one of my Google
searches, I came across some old knitted projects made with huge knitting
needles. I found something similar for my -recently acquired capacity to knit-
at the awesome Lanar Shop (a company that produces yarns and organizes knitting
courses) along with some Italian made wool yarns, which give my project a more
refined effect.
The rest was a
matter of repetitious experimenting with my constantly-updated-internet-knowledge
in order for my weaving-knitting endeavor to evolve.
What fascinated me
was the fact that when I used the knitting techniques I achieved an elasticity
that the traditional weaving techniques and materials didn't offer me.
The idea of the
elastic space always interested me and the texture of the flat boring feeling
of lycra or other elastic fabrics cannot be compared with the ever-changing
texture of the knitted yarn. At least not til now!
ALLOT BASIC
ALLOT BASIC
Allot Basic is a series of lamps. Their design
principal came from existing lampshades and their potential contours. They are
slices of light that can be integrated anywhere. Due to their trapezoid shapes,
they have no obvious point of balance (or have more than one) thus are able to
change their position. As a result, shifting functions according to mood
becomes a tactile activity.
The idea
was born in Fuori Milano 2012, during a workshop of Kiro-Kolektif and has since
been developed into actual objects.
Allot
comes in four sizes. The two small sizes are cordless, in order to be more
versatile.
The
material used is plywood, veneer, paper.
Constraint #1: The past few years I have been interested
in the outline of existing objects and their potential figures. Architecturally,
the 2D drawing constitutes the most simple and self-explanatory form of
describing space. The missing third dimension is a fleeting idea, it is what
will eventually give shape and aesthetic to a space. It is behind this third
dimension that you always find the hidden curves and the unintended textures.
I decided
to 'discard' this third dimension. The
outline of an object is the final object.
Constraint #2: I
always felt that all the energy that is spent on producing a lamp, is belittled
by the simplistic division of suspended/ floor or table lamp. I wanted to make a lamp that serves all the above. A
lamp that can be used in versatile ways and be integrated anywhere.
