Second Nature
Presented by Mal Thomas Design & Jeanie Mulligan & Alex Lesniowski & Harry Zanios & Adam Stewart
DETAILS
Free, no booking required
Curve Furniture
307 Victoria Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
DATES
Thu 14 May 11am – 6pm
Fri 15 May 11am – 6pm
Sat 16 May 12 – 4pm
Sun 17 May 12 – 4pm
Mon 18 May 11am – 6pm
Tue 19 May 11am – 4pm
Wed 20 May 11am – 4pm
Thu 21 May 11am – 9pm
Fri 22 May 11am – 4pm
Sat 23 May 12 – 4pm
Sun 24 May 12 – 3pm
ACCESS
This furniture design collective presents a curated exhibition of innovative, Australian-made furniture pieces designed specifically for small footprints and multi-functionality.
These objects facilitate connection and calm in busy urban ‘third places’, such as neighbourhood cafes or home retreats.
The exhibition invites reflection on how conscious design shapes everyday social spaces.
Participants
Malcolm Thomas
Malcolm Thomas trained in three-dimensional design, specialising in furniture design.He initially considered pursuing sculpture, and his design work continues this fascination with structure, repeated forms, colour and pattern.Malcolm maintains a teaching practice alongside his own design studio.
Jeanie Mulligan
Jeanie Mulligan is a designer whose practice focuses on furniture, objects and lighting. Her approach is human-centred, integrating slow design principles and blending craft and digital fabrication processes.She strives to produce pieces that have both character and beauty. At the heart of her practice is the notion that objects should have a thoughtful connection between people and the way we live.
Alex Lesniowski
Alex Lesniowski studied Industrial Design in the UK. He is a multidisciplinary designer-maker of furniture and lighting.Alex works across a range of materials and is interested in challenging accepted norms, using light to change environments and applying sustainable principles to his practice.
Harry Zanios
Harry Zanios is a multidisciplinary designer, having worked in industry as a product and visual designer. He currently works at RMIT in the Industrial Design and Furniture departments, lecturing and working in a workshop capacity.Harry has a keen interest in furniture and develops original ideas through experimentation with materials and forms, producing lasting and expressive pieces.
Adam Stewart
Adam Stewart is the founder of Motto Furniture and Cabinetry, with over twenty-five years of experience in furniture design, cabinetry and architectural joinery. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with private clients, leading architects and interior designers to deliver high-end work spanning individual pieces through to complete whole-home fit-outs.Adam is known for his meticulous attention to detail – hand-selecting materials, specifying premium hardware and holding firm to the integrity of every design.