Anisotropy is the property of being directionally dependent. An example of anisotropy is the light coming through a polarizer. Another is wood, which is easier to split along its grain than against it. In physics cosmic anisotropy has been seen in the alignment of galaxies’ rotation axes and polarisation angles of quasars. Physicists use the term anisotropy to describe direction-dependent properties of materials. For example: Wood is a naturally anisotropic material. Its properties vary widely when measured with or against the growth grain. For example, wood’s strength and hardness is different for the same sample measured in different orientations.
*This was a big slice of Douglas Fir which first I turned into a perfect rectangular “block”. The newly created “block” had the “Golden Rectangle” shape or the ‘divine proportions/dimensions’. Then I wildly started to cut the block apart , saving all the pieces and splinters and then began to glue them back together again keeping the “golden section” in mind.
-It began to look like the “Empire State Building”, The “Statue of Liberty” and “Decaying Detroit” all in one and that’s how I kept it.
-In a way it was an experiment to see: “if I cut up or destroy “perfection” and then reassemble/rebuild it (in this case stacking it), will the result still be perfect, i.e.: interesting and “pleasing”?
A good year. Quality and Quantity. 36 pieces (paintings, objects, wood block prints and “furniture”) plus I stopped smoking (cold turkey style) which was probably the most difficult thing I’ve done so far.
This is a photo compilation of the pieces in the order of their creation (from top left to bottom right-January 2015 to December 2015-). You can see here very clearly that I get bored easily and do not rely on a single “formula” and “pump out the work” accordingly (unlike many!) which explains the scope, the freshness and the variety.
I’m in the “making something useful for the house” mode and so after making 3 chairs I now finished a “lamp”. I only used plywood and plexiglass rest cuts that were in my studio.
A key MOMENT in ART or “DESIGN”! -The “ZAP-GAP” CHAIR is the only chair in the world EVER with this design and construction. You might not like it, but “IT” certainly is special(in a good way, of course!). My 4th “Gap”Chair this time not held together with glue but only with the help of Cable ties(Zap-straps) hence: “ZAP-GAP”. Super solid, comfortable and cool. Of all chairs that have ever been made/designed/constructed throughout art and design history(I have to say this again!), this one definitely stands out because of the ‘gap’ between backrest and seat, the five main components being connected only with cable ties to form a very strong bond and the combination of materials applied(plywood, plexiglass and nylon). I nearly went mad making it because each cut, groove, hole, length and angle had to be just “perfect”. But time is irrelevant anyway – the only thing that matters is the result. How it “came into being” might be entertaining, but that’s about all.
I usually do not make furniture but this was a kind of test for me. In this preview pic you can see the deconstructed version of my new “ZAP-GAP”chair held together only with the help of 48 cable ties. Rock solid to sit on and comfortable(This was my 3rd and final attempt!) -The components slide into each other perfectly – the cable ties are the substitute for the “glue”, meaning: “keeping the chair together”. With this experiment I wanted to know if it is really possible to make my “GAP CHAIR”(It has a Gap) only with the help of cable ties, hence “ZAP-GAP”. -Yes, it works. Now I just have to sand and ‘treat’ the plywood and and after that connect all components(again!), then photograph it.
I’m so sad that the WORLD has not changed i.e.,Paris. Mankind has not evolved. FUCK ORGANIZED RELIGION combined with POLITICAL and $$$$ interests(of any kind or sort).
All I can do is continue my work in order to inspire the humanitarian thinking, intelligent human being. One LIFE is all we have. We must share and GIVE (to the people we know or encounter) only the good/positive things, the things worth living for: “LOVE”