Gregory Allan, Te Whānau Mārama (CHESTS, CABINETS, SHELVING 2021)

Te Whānau Mārama. The three hanging cabinets collection represents the Māori Mythology Te Whānau Mārama (the family of light) which describes the celestial bodies and their deities.  
 Displaying a simple motif of stained black American Oak inlaid with Maple discs, the cabinets are unified in their refined exterior appearance and visual form repetition. As the doors are opened, the cabinets reveal their secret independent identities of waxing and waning forms through their use and treatment of materials.  Cabinet One - Te Rā (the sun)  American Oak with the highly reflective bright Brass disc depicting the light of the sun. Cabinet Two - Ngā Whetū (the stars)  Jarrah with Copper disc represents the warmth of starlight. Cabinet Three - Te Hinātore (moonlight)  Black stained Cork with Steel disc portrays a night sky's visual texture and depth with soft moonlight. 
Each cabinet includes a small drawer with corresponding metal and circular recessed pull.

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