I arrived with no pre-conceptions about
what the collection might look like or
what materials I might use. I was open to
all possibilities to manifest in my
creative endeavor. In little villages,
I discovered a world of re-claimed materials
and people to work with me.
With every step in the journey I found
inspiration...
from the various reclaimed woods and
old cart wheel axles made of native
hardwoods
to the exotic tropical fruits.
The simple but rich textures of coconut shells
suggested many design possibilities.
And so did the wood from the trees that
these delicious mangos grow on..
Plantation mango trees are harvested once
trees have gone through fruit bearing years.
The roots are re-grafted for another cycle of
growth and fruit production. Fun to see how
this reclaimed wood takes on another life
in the skilled and practiced hands of local
crafts people.
Sawdust is gathered in the carving process
then used in brick kilns with a low-burn
fire to dry the carvings prior to further
finishing processes.
The light cast from handmade paper lamp
shades is warm and inviting– the perfect
complement to the organic materials
of the bases.
These handmade papers are made with the
yearly harvested outer skin of the
mulberry tree.
The process of papermaking itself is a gentle,
graceful and meditative dance. The vat is
perceived as the paper makers pond.
The paper makers body movements made while
scoping the screen out with paper fibres,
determines the movement in the paper.
To this, he or she can bring flowers, leaves,
bark flecks, threads, butterflies, bugs or ….whatever.
The finial designs for the collection
stem from natures on-going influence
in my work.
I hope that you enjoy the light, warmth
and elegance in simplicity of this collection.
Sequoia P. Madan........