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piece, or at the very most,
a limited edition. Studio furniture often follows the same rules as fine art. Color design, design theory,
proportion all have their place in fine studio furniture.
With a focus on creating modern, contemporary studio furniture, sculptural and wood art, a
large
part
of the aesthetic
in my designs is influenced through the Art Moderne period
comprising Art Deco styling.
My work is also informed through the
Modern period
of design, and much of my work can be characterized
with contemporary variations of
these periods and inclusion of design elements from these styles.

The contemporary style of studio furniture I create has
simple, clean lines with a
combination
of subtle and dramatic features while emphasizing original,
unique design. My
designs combine both
rectilinear and curvilinear components and center around both form and function.
My sculptural work
is decorative whereas my wood art can be decorative, functional or both.
The design methodology I adhere to is both modern and contemporary,
Contemporary design
utilizing traditional joinery and finishing. Most recently,
I have delved into mixed media designs,
combining
wood, metal and glass into my work, embracing
complementary mediums to wood.
As an artist,
I enjoy challenging
himself
with new techniques and processes, often drawing
inspiration from
the natural organic forms which surround us
in our environment.
The tendency today is to apply both stain and film finishes to furniture, which mask
both the color
and texture of the wood and
give an artificial appearance to the surface of wood.
I instead apply
finishes
to maintain the subtle texture which also protect the wood.
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Ottawa Ontario ON K0A 2P0 CANADA
Phone: (613) 821-5160 E-mail:
studio@normanpirollo.com