'The Abney Effect': Exploring New Perspectives in Oils, Waxes, Resins, and Dyes
Partner Programme
16 — 22 Sept 2024
Craft, Multi-Disciplinary Design, Materials
16 Sept10:00—17:00
17 Sept10:00—17:00
18 Sept10:00—17:00
19 Sept10:00—17:00
20 Sept10:00—17:00
21 Sept10:00—17:00
22 Sept10:00—17:00
In Person
Free, no ticket required
WAX Atelier Labs
Abney Park, South Lodge Entrance
Stoke Newington High Street
London
N16 0LH
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Experience 'The Abney Effect' at WAX Atelier Labs—an installation inspired by Sir William de Wiveleslie Abney's light theory, exploring how white light alters colour perception. Abney Park, acting as the 'white light', offers fresh perspectives on works by 10 designers, emphasising collaboration and innovation.
Situated in WAX Atelier’s open studio within the newly renovated Abney Park, one of London's 'Magnificent Seven' garden cemeteries, the installation invites exploration into design and material innovation. Featuring a diverse array of tools, material samples, and objects by established and emerging designers, the showcase highlights tree-derived materials such as oils, waxes, resins, and dyes, demonstrating their transformation into innovative design and craft objects. 'The Abney Effect' unfolds as a metaphorical journey illustrating how nature, process, and creativity intersect in unexpected ways. It provides an immersive experience that celebrates the dynamic interplay between these materials and their potential outcomes, offering visitors a deeper understanding of their significance in contemporary design and craft. Events featured in the showcase include a guided tour of Abney Park's 200 'old' trees with a local ecologist, along with workshops and demonstrations led by design studios WAX Atelier, CQ Studio, and London Green Wood. Booking for the guided tour and workshops is essential. For more information, please visit www.waxatelier.com/events. Supported by British Council, Hackney Council and Abney Park Trust.
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