2009, Ausführung Solidity Ltd., England, Acrylstein (Corian), weiß, Spiegel, handsigniert: PM Wolfson/2009, Höhe 133 cm, Breite 133 cm, Tiefe 35 cm. (DRAX)

Nummer 2 der Edition von 8 Exemplaren. Mit Zertifikat.

“We don’t know Why. Only What. Why is the ultimate question we need to answer. Found in virtually every form of nature, and directly relating to the Golden Proportion, the spiral shape references the balance between harmony and discord. The form of “Why/WhyNot” derived from the letter Q, which in itself is a symbol or could be referred to as the challenging letter in the alphabet. It represents a letter (refers to a letter) as well as the actual spiral shape itself, which refers to infinity. ‘Why’ investigating rhythms and lines of movement, and, as well, ideas of the concrete poetry manifesto of ‘seeing the word in itself’. Vacillating between sculpture and function, there is a gesture of motion, as well as a suggested “tension of Thing-Words in Space-Time” (Augusto de Campos). The dynamics of light and shadow define the piece as much as the material itself. The mirror enforces the optical illusion of the connection between physicality and unreality. Creating a mystery and a ‘thru the looking glass’ effect. Questioning becomes a part of the perception of the piece.” (Ph. M. Wolfson)

Die Entwürfe von Philip Michael Wolfson sind geprägt von den frühen Experimenten der russischen/italienischen Moderne. Sein Gestaltungsansatz beinhaltet eine Dynamik von Brüchen und Fragmentierungen. Er schichtet und manipuliert seine Materialien bis fließende Formen entstehen. Schatten und Reflexionen sind dabei ein integraler Bestandteil der Verführung. Wolfson verwendet edle und exquisite Materialien, die seinen Objekten eine dynamische Eleganz verleihen.

“The necessary and vital element of design is to provide stimulation in the pursuit of simple daily activities. Creativity insists that we challenge certain criteria.” (Ph. M. Wolfson)

Ausgestellt in:
Between Lines, Marcus Tremonto/ Philip Michael Wolfson, Galerie Franiska Kessler, Zürich 2008.

Lit.:
Once upon a chair. Design beyond the icon, Gestalten Verlag 2009, S. 54