Thomas Barger Topples Rural Luxury in Alien-Like Sculptural Furniture
As part of a new exhibition in Seoul called “Sugar Dish.”
Brooklyn-based artist Thomas Barger is known for his vivid sculptural furniture. Appearing as if they’ve been pulled from a psychedelic clay animation, Barger’s adventurous designs are implemented across dining chairs, benches, coffee tables and other furniture. The young designer recently unveiled a new series of home objects as part of a solo exhibition at Supply Seoul called “Sugar Dish.”
The latest presentation sees the artist wrestling with the concept of “rural luxury,” as per Salon 94. Key furniture items include a tooth-like stool, a chair with a backrest that evokes underwater coral forms and a pulpy monotone bench.
“These new works not only take on forms that resemble the objects from Barger’s younger years, they also begin a dialogue with elements of utility which point to his memories of growing up queer in a rural context,” added the website.
View the “Sugar Dish” designs above and visit Salon 94’s website for further details. The exhibition is on view at Supply Seoul until August 15.
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Supply Seoul
Seongsuil-ro, 9 지하
Seongsu-dong 1(il)-ga,
Seongdong-gu, Seoul
South Korea
