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Myth and Material by Doshi Levien
Myth and Material, an exhibition of work by designers Doshi Levien for Moroso, has opened at the Italian brand's showroom in New York.
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Doshi Levien will show a number of pieces influenced by Indian culture, and designed specifically for Moroso.
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The exhibition will continue until 18 October at the Moroso showroom at 146 Greene Street, New York.
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More Dezeen stories about Doshi Levien:
22/04/08: My Beautiful Backside by Doshi Levien
22/01/08: Apprentice shoes by Doshi Levien
24/04/07: Doshi Levien for Moroso 2
22/04/07: Doshi Levien for Moroso
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The following is from Doshi Levien:
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'Myth and Material' opens in New York
Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien's installation Myth and Material which Silvera presented in Paris for Designer's Days, starts travelling and goes to America.
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On this occasion, Doshi Levien present all their products designed for Moroso, giving the exhibition space a very exotic feel with My Beautiful Backside sofas, Principessa and Charpoy daybeds, sparkling mirrors and kaleidoscopic Rangoli carpets.
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Through an irreverent, spontaneous use of colours and materials, Doshi Levien's installation explores and describes the influence that Indian culture has on their designs.
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Myth and Material looks at the many aspects of India's multilayered modern culture and emphasises, in a very natural way, how opposites coexist harmoniously: sensuousness with the spiritual and austere; functionality with creativity and imagination.
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The mirrors on the far wall are screen printed with enlarged graphic diagrams of 5 ways to stitch mirrors onto textile, a traditional Indian applique that is used to ward off the evil eye.
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The Rangoli rugs, consisting of stitched layers of industrial felt, resemble patterns made using rice or coloured powder at the threshold of Indian homes during festivals or special occasions.
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These are to welcome guests. Graphic symbols of Lakshmi's feet are featured on the showroom door, welcoming the Goddess of wealth; commerce and spirituality go hand in hand!
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The mirrors and rugs were designed specifically for the installation and both designs are now being developed for production due to popular demand!
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