JEKYLL & HYDE SHARE
By David Lee
Exclusive to The Artling
Exclusive to The Artling
US$ 2,000
Overview
2023
Material: Other
Suitable for outdoor use
Limited Edition
Dimensions: 45cm (H) x 120cm (W) / 17.7" (H) x 47.2" (W)
Production Lead Time: 6-8 weeks
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
The Jekyll & Hyde series originated from the idea of crafting furniture from a single piece of material. Starting with a single sheet of aluminum, the shape gets laser-cut, and the first two folds are then machine-bent, after which the third fold is finally shaped into a right angle by hand.
The shape was inspired by the gothic novel "Jekyll and Hyde." The term is used in reference to something that alternately displays two different sides of its nature. Since both sides of the bench have different shapes (square and circular), they form the basis of the design. From different viewing perspectives, you see a different shape of the same chair. This is where the concept of Jekyll & Hyde comes into play.
Artist profile
David Lee
Born: 1970
Hometown: Singapore
Based in: Singapore
Drawing on his interest in both art and design, I Am Not David Lee’s practice regularly delves into the grey areas between the two disciplines. Much of the work he produces seeks to explore the untapped potential of familiar materials, encouraging them to behave in unfamiliar ways.
This often requires disregarding …
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