Pandang
We believe that art and design are an expression of our thoughts, a way to contemplate and become connected to our surroundings and living conditions. The moment we start to realize that what we create could contribute negatively to our earth, we wonder about the possibility of creating an object beyond its function and aesthetic — can an object be an embodiment of our contemplation?
Can it become a tool that allows us
to share our perspective on a certain issue?
Can it trigger further conversations, inviting more people to,
collectively, think of more possible solutions?
Pandang is an Indonesian word for “to see,” “to view,” or “a perspective.” Perspective is something that usually exists in our minds yet often has a difficulty of being communicated in the real world. Our Pandang collection is meant to tackle this as a form of expression. It is a dimensional articulation designed to bring more perspectives into the way we comprehend the world. Through the collection, we create objects that shed light on the impacts of our daily life and bring forward sustainability as an essential factor. We believe that sustainability is not just about creating green products but also a mindset. In the future, we would like our Pandang collection to be a tool to bring forward new ways to act, new forms of attitudes, and different perspectives towards change. This is our humble beginning.
The bench was exhibited at Sejauh Mata Memandang’s exhibition, Sayang Sandang, Sayang Alam and Bumi Rumah Kita
Type
Bench
Space
Indoor
Dimensions
L 100 x W 52 x H 42 cm
Seat height 45 cm
Materials
Industrial wood waste with upholstery made out of used clothes
Colors
Natural
Our Pandang collection made us think about our production process. It creates an opportunity for us to realize that creation may also generate other problems, including waste. Reflecting on this process of discovery, we created our first bench structure out of scrap wood from the workshop factory that usually produces our furniture products. Normally post-production scrap woods are collected, piled up, and burned when they no longer have value or use. We would like to challenge this notion of “value” and “use” by adopting what seems to be invaluable into valuable design objects that could promote this way of thinking.
The bareness of the structure and design is meant to highlight the previous life of the material.
The cushion of the bench is designed to highlight the impact of each individual’s textile waste. We did a little research on our studio members’ consumption by looking into our impulses to purchase and discard clothes.
The result shows that we purchased and discarded our clothes due to various reasons that are not always because of necessities and needs.
Things that we buy would eventually become our future trash. We want to create this awareness. We design the cushion to show how much a person would contribute to textile waste each year. Each cushion is made using our studio members’ textile waste and covered in our signature weaving pattern in denim.
