Detail photo of a colourful vessel made from earthenware and enamel.
Untitled – Number 5. Image by Christopher Jewitt, 2023
Photo of aluminium mirror in situ with the designer lighting attached candles.
Melancholy Hanging Mirror. Image by Nick Hollman
Photo of a two-toned 'palette stack' side table made from thin straps of marble
Figure 2.1 Side Table by Studio Flek. Image by Studio Flek
Photo of an aluminium side table with Danish cord detail and glass top
Bound Table by Locki Humphrey. Image by Locki Humphrey
Detail photo of hand carved wooden chair adorned in mixed materials.
Eadie Chair by Bieëmele. Image by Scotty Bemelen
Photo of a digital video collage installation showing a green background and series of blue gloved hands projected onto a screen.
Excuse Me by Astrid Mulder. Image by Astrid Mulder
Photo of artist painting in their studio.
Christopher Jewitt in studio. Image by Amelia Stanwix

Liminal Dreams

Presented by ORIGINE

Dates

Thu 23 May 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Opening Event
Fri 24 May 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 25 May 11:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 27 May 11:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 28 May 11:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 29 May 11:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 30 May 11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 31 May 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 01 Jun 11:00am - 5:00pm

Tickets

Free, Booking Required

Venue

ORIGINE
29 Balmain St, Cremorne VIC 3121, Australia

Access

All gender bathroom, Assistance animals welcome

Liminal Dreams is an exhibition of Australian artists and designers considering the concept of liminality and straddling the space between the dream state and real state to contemplate the world that they want and how we might transition to this. On show are a collection of design objects that respond to Liminal Dreams with designs emblematic of each contributors practice. Throughout the exhibition Origine’s collection of furniture, lighting, rugs and objects, sourced from around the world remain on show.

Participants

Scotty Bemelen, Bieëmele (VIC)

BieĂ«mele is the artistic expression of maker and crafter Scotty Bemelen. Creating bespoke objects from natural materials in a truly unique format, Scotty’s practice is led by materiality and narrative while exploring the intersection of art and functionality.

https://www.instagram.com/bieemele/?hl=en

Locki Humphrey (VIC)

Locki is a furniture designer and 3D artist, based in Melbourne (Naarm/Birrarung-ga) whose work spans both physical and digital mediums. Locki’s work re-interprets traditional forms and methods for a modern audience, with clean silhouettes that are dramatic and playful in proportion. With a particular focus on minimal intervention and sustainable design practices, Locki believes that good design should intentionally and carefully walk the line between beauty and function.

 

https://lockihumphrey.com

Nathan Martin, Saturday Yard Work (SA)

SATURDAY YARD WORK by Nathan Martin, based in Adelaide on Kaurna Country, is a practice that aims to find a medium between sculpture, craft, and functional objects, through experimentation of material and processes. Nathan looks to unorthodox methods of production and through this, seeks to find surprising visual and sensory results displayed through form and texture. In the creation of one-off pieces, Nathan’s experimental and process-led design approach aims to celebrate the offbeat, the ugly, and all nuances of hand produced objects.

https://saturdayyardwork.com

Studio Flek (QLD)

Founded by Lisa Miller and Chris Miller, Studio Flek is a process driven design studio based on Kombumerri Land, in the Yugambeh region [Gold Coast]. Lisa and Chris redefine beauty by meticulously crafting furniture, lighting and design objects from discarded materials, embracing the unique character of leftovers and scrap. Their commitment to sustainable elegance transforms the overlooked into statement pieces, embodying a conscious approach to design.

https://studioflek.com

Christopher Jewitt (VIC)

Christopher Jewitt is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Melbourne (Naarm/Birrarung-ga). Portraying subject matter in a playful manner between abstract and figurative, Christopher’s work is peppered with visual narratives of tragedy or celebration. His work express his interest in everyday objects in a tempest of colour and marks. (These) objects are drawn one on top of the other until roguish figurations take on a tactile and whimsical appearance, allowing for multiple angles of sense making.

https://christopherjewitt.com.au

Astrid Mulder (VIC)

Astrid Mulder’s interdisciplinary practice encompasses performance, video, and installation, focusing on our perception and interaction with the world through the body. She investigates the navigation of physical and psychological landscapes, guiding transitions between real and imaginative realms while exploring the boundary between the tangible and the fantastical.

https://astridvmulder.com