Galerie kreo presents Francois Bauchet’s new collection “Azo” featuring clover shaped furniture pieces, a continuation in his research of forms and materials.After "Cellae" in 2013, made from felt and resin featuring cells with flexible shapes that could be juxtaposed or stacked to create tables or storage, Francois Bauchet develops his latest collection from a new composite material — mixing sand, resin, and concrete. The mineral composite is poured into moulds and reinforced with honeycomb panels and fibreglass.Each item, designed for this exhibition is made up of two main elements — a "clover-shaped" column and a plain blocky surface. The clover-shaped columns are placed vertically or horizontally and used as legs to support the flat plane.Francois Bauchet was born in 1948 in Montlucon (France). He studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Bourges. From 1978 to 1982, he taught at the School of Fine Arts Macon, then at the School of Fine Arts in Saint-Etienne. In 1983, his first project, with the support of the VIA, entitled "It's also a chair," was presented at the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs. In 1987, he participated in Documenta 8 in Kassel, Germany. From 1984 to 1998, he worked with the Neotu gallery.Francois Bauchet blends scenography, interior architecture, and design. Some of his notable projects include Cartier Foundation offices in Jouy-en-Josas, the windows and furniture in the reception room for the Vassiviere art center in Limousin, and the reception room of the Museum of Art and Industry in Saint-Etienne. He also created furniture for the Jeu de Paume cafe, as well as furniture for the Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau park. Since 1999, he has been collaborating with Galerie kreo for which he regularly makes new pieces, most notable being the "Module" collection in 2001 and "Hadar" in 2003. In 2000, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris organized a solo exhibition around his work. In 2002, Francois Bauchet was elected "Creator of the Year" at the Paris Furniture Fair. His furniture and objects are currently produced by many publishers such as Cinna, Ercuis, GHM, Haviland, Ligne Roset, and Thevenon.The exhibition is on view through May 19, 2018 at Galerie kreo, 14A Hay Hill – London, W1J 8NZ – UK.For details, visit: http://www.galeriekreo.com/ Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder Louise Blouin
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