2023 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

BE WATER - Bench

Entrant Company

Objective Gallery

Category

Furniture Design - Other Furniture Design

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

In a harmonious union of Wabi-Sabi's ancient wisdom and the allure of modern materials, the 'BE WATER' bench becomes a living canvas, celebrating the intrinsic beauty found within nature's imperfections. Like a whispered secret from centuries past, it beckons us to embrace our flaws and discover serenity in their midst.



Flowing with an ethereal Zen vibe, this exquisite creation transports us to a realm where rocks rest gracefully upon the gentle ripples of a murmuring stream. It effortlessly weaves itself into the fabric of any interior, seamlessly adapting to diverse styles, while conjuring an atmosphere of poetic tranquility.



Crafted with meticulous devotion, the 'BE WATER' bench reveals its soul through the marriage of fiberglass and metal, embodying both strength and contemporary allure. Its seating pads, cocooned in a bespoke embrace of aged vegan leather, embody a reverence for nature, embracing the passage of time and telling tales of graceful resilience.



Behold its antique countenance, resplendent with layers upon layers of artistry, delicately applied by the hands of skilled artisans. Four coats of hand-crafted lacquer bestow upon its surface a celestial glow, as if capturing the very essence of moonlight dancing upon water's surface.



This sculptural marvel serves a dual purpose, seamlessly blending form and function. It summons visions of Zen rocks defiantly emerging from the depths of a river, evoking a profound sense of peace. It invites us to embrace imperfect beauty and harmonize with the ebb and flow of existence.



In the 'BE WATER' bench, artistry and philosophy merge, intertwining their essence and whispering enchanting tales of inner peace. It is a testament to the timeless allure of imperfection, a masterpiece that invites contemplation and ignites the imagination.

Credits

Artist / Objective Gallery
Jialun(Justin) Cao
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