BY PIERINA CARLIN On a nice day in NYC, I was at MoMa looking out - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

BY PIERINA CARLIN

On a nice day in NYC, I was at MoMa looking out the window looking at Carpenters Workshop when I thought to myself it would be intresting to “decorate” the building from the outside. Thinking about materials I could use, the idea of NeoMemphis came to mind; melting plastic bags to decorate the building from the outside. In a way upcycling the architecture of the building with new reused materials to give it a new look.

Plastic bags are a perfect way to decorate the building because they are lightweight and durable. Plastic bags are easy to layer and melt together, making it a stronger layer. Bags come in different colors, which make it a step closer to make them into a memphis object. Both bright colors, and plastic are big characteristics in the Memphis design principles.

The material is thin enough to let light inside and colors full to turn heads around. An aluminum structure around the building was made to maintain the shapes and hold it up the structure. This process inspired the exhibition pieces in the inside, displaying upcycled plastic furniture and art in one of the most prestigious galleries in NYC.

Carpenters Workshop 19th floor Memphis Design Exhibit

The Neo-Memphis Exhibits has some of the most iconic furniture pieces from the 80’s. Sculptural pieces by Ettore Sottsas, Shiro Kuramata,Michelle de Lucchi, and more iconic designers, have a conversation on the 19th floor. These strong pieces that could normally stand alone, exchange a conservation of vibration and feelings. The collection of textures and colors in the room, make the room visually tactile. The exhibit displays different furniture pieces like chairs, lighting fixtures,shelves and tables. The space is full of design but arranged so everything is visible from the entry. A group of pedistles designed by Ettore Sottsass hold up delicate designs by various designers. It’s interest- ing to see big scale heavy designs next to delicate pieces by the same artist in the same room. On top of depedistles, when you enter the space you see these rare delicate Murano lamps by Ettore Sottsass tittled Venini.

Storage and Office space Memphis Design Checklist 1.Kuramata,Shiro, Untitled Acrylic Table 1991 2.De Lucchi, Michele, Oceanic Lamp 1981 3.Charpin, Pierre, Una mostra di mobile 1998 1 4.Sottsass, Ettore, Carlton bookshelf 1981 2 15 13 5.Bedin, Martine, Floor Lamp 1984 6.Du Pasquier, Natalie, Emerand Console 1995 7. Kuramata,Shiro, Luminous table 1969 24 14 16 12 8. Sottsass, Ettore, Treetops 1981 9. Sottsass, Ettore, Adesso Pero de the Revine ruins Series , 1992 11 10. Thun, Matteo Ladoga Vase, 1982 17 10 11. Sottsass, Ettore Venini , 1997 12. Sottsass, Ettore Shive vase, 1973 13. Sottsass, Ettore Hsign vase, 1972 14. Sottsass, Ettore Clesitera Vase, 1986 23 15.Sottsass, Ettore Pasifila Vase, 1986 7 16. Sowden, George, Ceramic Memphis Post, 2018 22 18 17. Kuramata,Shiro Flower Vase, 1989 3 18. Sottsass, Ettore Bruco light, 1971 19. Kuramata,Shiro Nara table, 1983 9 21 20. Du Pasquier, Natalie Esperance Box, 1984 19 6 5 8 21.Sottsass, Ettore Westside Lounge Chair , 1983 4 20 22. Sowden, George, Oberoi armchair, 1981 23. Kuramata,Shiro, for Bergdorf Goodman store 1984 24.Sottsass, Ettore Casablanca Shelf, 1981

Carpenters Workshop 20th floor NeoMemphis Design Exhibit

The Memphis Design Movement is having a comeback in upcycled ways. The 80’s were a time of exploration of materials, plastic being in the lead for its colors and shapes that can be transformed because of its properties. Memphis pieces speak with its vibrant compositions; conversing with the space. NeoMemphis is a redesigned new movement that focuses on saving the environment with upcycling and reusing materials to give them a new purpose and look. White and clear colored plastics are the most usable because they are the easiest to convert to other colors. Vibrant color plastic and material that is unwanted to be made into manufacturing products again, is the perfect material for Neo-Memphis Design.

Balcony furniture featuring the final facade design

Storage and Office space NeoMemphis Design Checklist 1 20 2 1.Kuramata,Shiro, Untitled Acrylic Table 1991 6 5 2. Barnayev, Valera Green Melted Plastic Chair , 2009 7 3.Kidger, Charlotte, Industrial Craft Green table, 2018 9 8 4.Bar+Kell, for V&A Chair, 1996 Wall Text 5.Mendelson, Shari Sidesaddle , 2018 6. Mendelson, Shari Animal with Green Head and Cage Cup Green , 2018 3 10 7. Mendelson, Shari Animal with Green Head and Cage Cup Blue , 2018 8. Mendelson, Shari Green Vase with 3 Double Handles , 2018 11 4 9. Mendelson, Shari Glitter Vase with Blue Neck with Semicircles , 2018 10. Vander, Dirk Melting Pot Tase, 2020 11. Price, Tom Blue Rope Serpentine bench 12 12. Reused Melted Plastic Lamp 13 13. Smile-Plastic, Material Panel designed for NeoMemphis 15 14 14. Mendelson, Shari Round Vase, 2018 19 15.Thier, Ruben, Organic Factory Polyethylene Table, 2013 16. Price, Tom Pink PE Chair, 2011 17 16 17. Price, Tom PE Stripe Meltdown, 2011 18. Zero Waste Future , 3D Printed Chair, 2019 18 18 19. Frozen Plastic, Fruit Bowl 2012 20.Barnayev, Valera , Red Melted Plastic Chair , 2009

NeoMemphis Wall Text The Memphis Design Movement is having a comeback in upcycled ways. The 80’s were a time of exploration of materials, plastic be- ing in the lead for its colors and properties. Colored plastic is unwanted for most recy- cling factories, so these artists work to inspire us. NeoMemphis carries the principles of Memphis Design in an environmentally safe way, making what once was trash, into fine pieces of art. Detail of Smile PLastic Panels

The goal of Neo-Memphis design is to bring the Memphis Design philosophy back, but with upcycling materials. In the exhibit at Carpenters Workshop NYC, “Neo” refers to a new way of thinking of how to reuse materials and give them another life. The exhibition is meant to inspire designers and people to use plastic more so less ends up in landfills and our sea. Neo-Memphis is about upcycling and repurposing materials. Neo-Memphis is new way at looking at Memphis; still carrying the colors, and patterns with new processes.

The Neo-Memphis Exhibit is in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world. Carpenters Workshop has free entry, allowing this exhibit to be available all public. Being located in NYC, it invites all designers and artists from this creative area to get inspired. The first floor of the exhibit displays original Memphis Design pieces. The objects displayed on the first level of the exhibit show the viewer how the pleasing play of texture and color can be, getting them ready for the 2nd floor treat. The loft is full of exciting, vibrant, and elegant pieces from artists that love to use plastic and waste as their main material.

The NeoMemphis posters are designed with images from objects in the show.