FINK - Fostering Design

A retrospective of the entire FINK + Co range is impressive to see in one space. Robert Foster has certainly proven a track record of unique and enduring product design over the past fifteen years. This exhibition of Foster's production range showcases not only his individual designs but the continued collaboration with other leading Australian designer-makers. From Fosters iconic spun, pressed and anodised aluminium beakers and tray, 2005, and Rohan Nichol's jig-formed and hand anodised bracelet, 1998, to Remi Verchot's ply-laminate, hand-turned, wooden bowl 2002, it's hard not to recognise a huge range of talent in one room.

A highlight for me was the wine chiller by Bronwyn Riddiford which is a clever laser-cut pressed anodised aluminium vessel incorporating a rotation moulded, plastic chiller insert that very subtly emits the dayglo hues from within. With the suped-up colour scheme and the sumptuous velveteen finishing of the sandblasted anodised surface, these meticuluously resolved pieces certainly look right at home in the gallery setting. Dare I say, they're almost too sexy to be utilitarian pieces for the home.

Object: Australian Centre for Craft and Design
26 June - 30 August 2009
Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-6pm
Free admission

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Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
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