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Raw-Edges: Endgrain

In “Endgrain” exhibition at Brussels Design September 2014, Raw-Edges investigates the way in which a tree manages to draw water and minerals up its roots and through its grain.

“Endgrain” is a solo exhibition by Raw-Edges at [Senne] during Brussels Design September 2014.

Through its grains a tree manages to conduct water and minerals throughout the plant. Raw Edges thought that if water can be transferred along the grain they can add pigment to fully paint a block of wood from within... just like the fake blue roses!

So they soaked the wood in colours and built up a collection of colourful timbers that are later glued to each other in vivid colourful patterns. When sculpting these complex patterned blocks into the finish objects, the three dimensional shape distorts the graphic patterns in a surprising and unexpected way.

The launch of the Endgrain collection is coincided with the Brussels Design September, where the English duo focused on patterns that are inspired by check textiles to create a collection of desk, wall shelf, stools, low tables maybe even jam jar tops.