THE SEA AROUND US
Tavros space
In this project, qoop was asked to manufacture the tables that will form the bases of the exhibits.
The materials used are 3mm sheet metal and Φ16 tubes for the support legs.
The sheet metal of the surface was cut with a laser machine in the desired curved shape while on its underside nuts were welded to the exact positions of the supports for the application of the detachable legs. These had a corresponding thread welded on their upper edge for assembly. In this way, the 15 pieces of tables were perfectly electrostatically painted while their transport and subsequent storage was facilitated, occupying the minimum space.
Special care was given to the joints of the tables with each other where a hidden connection was applied with 3mm slats on their underside.
In collaboration with the designer, the legs of the tables were distributed on the surface in a way capable of supporting the exhibits without requiring a secondary frame, giving a light impression to the heavy metal surfaces.
Text from the 'Tavros' multi-space for the exhibition:
With the presentation of rich archival material from a two-year research of the NTUA's Laboratory of History and Theory of Architecture and works of artists from Greece and abroad with a source of inspiration the sea, toil, carelessness, expectation, loneliness but also collectiveness and a parallel program of film screenings around the maritime economy, life at sea, as well as its environmental challenges, the exhibition 'The Sea Around Us', focuses on the timeless relationship of people with the sea and prompts us to reflect once again on poetic side of the sea and to act to protect our shared maritime heritage.
Works by the following artists were presented: Nikos Markou, Jacob Moe, Hira Nabi, Eftichis Patsourakis, Giorgos Salame, Lena Maria Thüring
The exhibition was held from October 14, 2022 to January 28, 2023
