Each of us carries a souvenir or memento of the bygone days, a reminder of the cherished time. Once the moments are past they can’t be retrieved but through certain objects, smells, and places we can feel the warmth of being in them. Japanese visionary designer and artist Shigeki Yamamoto’s design philosophy is guided by the belief that every object may carry a soul or memory. To that accord, he explores the themes of memories and life through his intricately crafted Play Memory Structure coffee tables from roadside finds and reused toys.
Shigeki Yamamoto says, “I have always been fascinated by the idea that all physical things could contain some sort of ‘life’ or ‘anima’, which turns rather ordinary objects into something meaningful that deserves to be treated with a certain amount of respect.”
The concept of memory comes from the Latin word ‘animare’ or ‘anima,’ which means a soul or life force. For Yamamoto, this idea remains a driving force behind creating these wide-ranging furniture pieces. Made from the components from his previous works together with recycled things he sourced from flea markets, from roadside, or gifted objects, these tables evoke a memory of being carefree and playful.
The beauty of the Play Memory Structure coffee tables lies in the fact that they bring life and meaning to each object that is usually discarded or considered trivial. Fragments like building blocks, aesthetic pictures, toys, doll houses, and various antiques infuse the tables with animation and emotions. Even the viewers are free to observe and come out with their own interpretations and perspectives.
Just like every human lives a vivid life, each piece in these tables is embedded with a story more significant and profound. The furniture strongly draws an anecdote that feels like watching memories hang by a playful juxtaposition of colorful objects.
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The vibrant tables are likely to bring a nostalgic cheer to your living space. However, Yamamoto doesn’t want his creations to be just pieces of furniture but a pivotal part of your life, something that creates a safe space for the users, evoking and stirring feelings.
Revealed at Dutch Design Week 2024, Yamamoto handcrafted the Play Memory Structure coffee tables that transcend the quintessential design and embody his expression and the joy of creation. Notably, they are part of his New Play series and are being exhibited at Piet Hein Eek’s Gallery in Eindhoven from October 19 to 27.
Via: designboom
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