London Design Festival 2011: here are some photos of the third collection of furniture by London designer Faye Toogood, this time exploring
iridescent materials, on show at Phillips de Pury & Company in London this week.
Although humans can make rainbow
iridescent materials, scientists have never been able to do so on such a small scale.
The exhibition, featuring
iridescent material that allowed Pantone to regulate the light spectrum gradients in color, repetition and directional displacement, symbolizes the attitude and experimentation of the artist, according to the gallery release, and expands the exhibition beyond traditional boundaries.
Not exact matches
Nicole Gehrke, a former Ph.D. student in the lab, had recently managed to fill a biological matrix with mineral to reproduce nacre, a composite,
iridescent, calcium carbonate — rich
material formed in the inner shell of some mollusks and commonly known as mother of pearl.
For a long time, Aizenberg's research has focused on studying complex natural micro and nanostructured
materials — such as those in
iridescent opals or in butterfly wings — and unraveling the ways biology controls the chemistry and morphology of its nanoscale building blocks.
Oversized outerwear adorned with ingenious Alexander Wang details like the drop - waist criss - crosses, sweaters with
iridescent raised squares, and pieces with that filmy, satiny
material were mostly on point.
But for spring, Ghesquière responded with a powerhouse lineup that started with an elegant gray knit dress worn and a series of light dressy ensembles made of layered lace pieces, all worn with Western - style boots made of different
materials front to back, and sometimes topped with an
iridescent leather perfecto.
The
material is
iridescent: blue, shimmering gold, flashing orange, everything sparkling as if Tinker Bell, in a mad mood, applied the finishing touches.
These include «DIY» videos on YouTube, Photoshop errors, digital distortions, smart phone apps, and manipulated or synthetic
materials such as scanned
iridescent paper and digitally printed faux suede.
The hot, intense canvases in «Sirens,» at DC Moore, have titles like «Conflagration With Bangs» (2015) and «Red Hot Plot Hole» (2016) and feature flames painted in warm colors and covered with
iridescent glitter (the painterly
material of the moment).
The
materials used vary from work to work — from spiky and
iridescent to porous and opaque.
Paula's
iridescent face is often adorned by unexpected and rather common modern - day
materials not usually associated with fine art: plastic bags, aluminium foil, napkins, rolls of tissue paper, etc..
The X-Doria Defense Shield — available in Black, Rose Gold, and
Iridescent — is similar to the Defense Lux in terms of features and
materials, though it sports a more robust look and a lower price tag of $ 24.99.
Spice up gray Roman Shades by trying a
material with a unique finish, like
iridescent Silk Taffeta or Sateen.
You'll find a plenty of different styles, colours,
materials and details — everything from elegant pleated cushions to luxurious faux fur, soft,
iridescent chenille, hard - wearing cotton and glamorous shiny cotton — and all great prices.