Outside of Sorts
September 25th - 30th 2008
Opening Reception Thursday September
25th, 6-9pm
Character, 19 Prince St, NY NY 10012
The American Design Club presents its
inaugural exhibition, Outside of Sorts, and bring together a variety of
Americans, designers, and different approaches to the theme of "Outside."
The American Design Club (AmDC) Founded 2008, aims to bring together designers
working under the American Flag, membership is open - it is suggested,
although not necessary, that members are designers and/or Americans. Currently
there is a lack of representation of American designers, outside our borders,
and a similar lack within. The AmDC seeks to heighten awareness for emerging
designers, further promote a sense of community among one another, and
to provide exhibition opportunities.
Character is Nolita's little gem, whether
you're looking to decorate your home or give a gift, Character has a devoted
collection of products featuring the work of Philippe Starck, Harry Allen,
Jason Miller and more. Now with a focus on giving exposure to American
designers, Character will be graciously hosting Outside of Sorts.
Outside of Sorts draws designers from all walks of life, including works from California and Texas, to the local-grown Brooklyn scene. It marks a great first collection of the American Design Club and promises a bright future. The theme has been interpreted literally in some cases with objects to be used outside, conceptually with products on the outside looking in, and with work whose relationship is tangential to outside ideas, green, play, or things we commonly find when we leave our home. The show offers pieces for sale such as furniture, lighting, jewelry, table top accessories, however, much of the show involves the rare chance to view prototypes only. The curators liberally interpreted the submission parameters in order to show the widest variety of work being done in the United States, and to great effect. The team of curators includes Charles Brill, Henry Julier, Annie Lenon, Kiel Mead, Theo Richardson, and Alex Williams.
Participants include - Emilie Baltz & Ben Bearsch, Aaron Paul Boucher, Matthew Bradshaw, Alex Birdsall, Gregory Buntain, Esque Studio, Evan Clabots, Samuel Cochran, Kyle Cunniff & Kasia Polkowska, Jude Heslin-Di-Leo & Bernardo Guillermo, Robert Dobry, Xarene Eskandar, Rick Goodwin, Mark Grattan, Brendan Kellogg, Isaac Krady, Robert Langhorn, James Lear, Annie Lenon, Kiel Mead, Jason Miller, Michael Poindexter, Alex Valich & Christine Warren of Redstr Collective, Evan Remington, 'Rich, Brilliant, Willing' - Theo Richardson Charles Brill & Alex Williams, Stanley Ruiz, Richard Saja, Hannah Shaw, Sergio Silva, Alex Spain-Strombom, David Weeks, Tobi Wong.