laminat
Functional Art by Andy Kem

Feb. 14 – Mar. 28, 2009

Opening Reception:
Feb. 14, Saturday, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Detroit artist and designer Andy Kem creates functional art from wood and man-made wood products, predominantly derived from the layering, or lamination, of these materials. While influenced by the "no flat surfaces" principle of automotive design, Kem's work also reflects a language built from a unique approach and exploration of industry techniques such as CNC cutting, vacuum bagging, and rapid prototyping.

laminat includes Kem's tables, chairs, lights, cork “tiles", and other functional and decorative elements that represent his seven year investigation of the process and technique of making furniture and functional art and the critical thinking required in the design of objects.

Andy Kem is a graduate from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. He has shown extensively in the metro Detroit area and has also been commissioned to develop designs for specific sites. He was awarded first place at the 2008 Design Quest Furniture Competition.