Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Tokujin Yoshioka's straw installation at Design Miami

This is what I would call absolute beauty, simplicity and madness! It is Tokujin Yoshioka’s recent installation for Design Miami and is made from two million plastic drinking straws!

Yoshioka is Design Miami’s 2007 Designer of the Year. Born and based in Japan, Tokujin is well known for distinguishing himself in the design field by transforming everyday materials — glass, plastics, fabrics, paper, even tissues (such as his Honey "Pop" chair) — into magical objects and spaces.

For more images from this breathtaking installation, click here.
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4 comments:

  1. ShutterBugDecember 12, 2007 at 5:10 PM

    I *heart* this art piece!!

    so simple and yet so complex at the same time

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  2. LIBERTY POST EDITORDecember 13, 2007 at 4:50 AM

    This art is full of 'sip'. Courageous and beautiful. I really like it. Happy Holidays from Canada!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 14, 2007 at 2:06 AM

    Wow!unbelieveable. how much to pay for it?
    ai
    www.morrittcreative.com

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  4. SJB Weddings & EventsDecember 18, 2007 at 3:49 AM

    I stumbled across your blog and I'm glad I did. Thanks for the inspiration.

    I also tagged you. Take a look!
    http://sjbweddingsandevents.blogspot.com/

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