Free Form

Overall Concept:

My final studio project is inspired by the “Revolving Armchair” by designer Charlotte Perriand. My main thesis opens up a discussion about the designer herself and how the work is inspired by the modernist movement. I also write about how many of Perriand’s male counterparts were credited for much of her work, and how women in modern design of the 1920s were influential in evolving this design era. My current thesis statement reads:

“The materiality of Charlotte Perriand’s 1928 Revolving Armchair demonstrates the modernist movement and the influence of progressive ideas and people during this era. Perriand was one of the most influential for this design period, often going unrecognized and credit going to her many male counterparts.”

This subject has opened my eyes and made me realize how many people actually were influential in the very movement that they have no credit for. Big names like Le Corbusier are always noted, which does not seem just to me. I explored the modernist movement’s history and how it was influenced by women.

For this project specifically, I wanted to emphasize the female inspiration and the iteration process that was heavily influenced by my research. I wanted to create a form that was reminiscent of a traditionally feminine figure and add a globe lamp to the top the emulate a beaming head. I added the hole through the center of the sculpture to indicate that women in design and women in general are seen as not complete or only offer a part of what men offer.

My bridge 3 presentation: 3_Lucie_Roche

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Reflection paragraph:

It was an exploration and experimentation of the process of making. For me personally, I had never done such an immense amount of research before beginning a piece. I had also never created a 3-d structure using most of the materials I did. I enjoyed the aspect of lighting that I added to the piece and hope to explore that field of design in more depth in the future.

If I were to recreate this work in the future, I would want to create at least 3 more lamps in different forms inspired by women in different fields of design. I would also want to create the form out of a recycled fiber and then add a different texture onto it, perhaps leather or a chrome-like finish.