Description

An outsized apple-like handwoven object. Place in the interior strategically to pick up light that will dematerialise its opacity and give it the appearance of a fresh spring day, as its transparency and LIGHTNESS change its topography. Hand-woven in 120 man-days. The objects in this collection are part of Thinking Table, an ongoing series by Nisha Mathew Ghosh that reconsiders the familiar vocabulary of the home and hearth. Drawing from the forms and functions of everyday culinary tools or vessels, the series reflects on how domestic objects carry memory, labor, ritual, and care.

Product name :	APPLE
Designer :	Nisha Mathew Ghosh
Collection :	THINKING TABLE.  A culinary series
Year of Design :	2015
Dimensions:	28 cm height x 30 cm max. diameter
Material:	Handwoven Stainless Steel
Time Taken to weave product:	120 man-days
Limited Edition of 1 piece

THE STORY BEHIND THE OBJECT

APPLE

Thinking Table | Designed by Nisha Mathew Ghosh | 2015

Apple takes the recognizable geometry of an everyday fruit and enlarges it into a sculptural object. Its subject, however, is the representation of a familiar form in an unfamiliar material and the behavior of light in relation to a woven surface.

The object is intended to be positioned within an interior where natural or directed light can pass over and through its stainless steel structure. As the illumination changes, the relationship between opacity and transparency shifts. The object alternately appears substantial and dematerialized, allowing its form to register through shadow as much as through its physical volume.

The work is an investigation into perception and scale. By enlarging a familiar form and translating it into an open metal construction, the design unsettles the viewer’s expectation of material solidity. The surrounding space becomes an active component of the composition.

Apple requires one hundred and twenty man-days of handweaving. Its single-edition status and extended making time reflect the technical complexity of the work. The woven structure is dependent upon sustained precision and an intimate understanding of the material.

The Stainless-Steel Weaving Maker Studio provides the production framework through which this complex design can be realized. People who entered without previous design backgrounds developed specialised weaving skills, and some have taken on wider responsibilities in supporting and teaching others. The Studio therefore creates not only a means of production but also a structure for the transmission of technical knowledge.

Apple considers transformation as both a material and a perceptual condition. Its making also demonstrates how design can create new relationships between ability, opportunity and specialized work.

FAQs

Q1. What is Apple?

Apple is an oversized, handwoven stainless steel interpretation of the familiar fruit. It takes an everyday form and transforms it into an unusual sculptural presence for the home.

Q2. What inspired its design?

The work explores transparency, lightness and the changing perception of form. The woven structure allows light to pass through it, making the object appear different as its surroundings and illumination change.

Q3. Where should I display Apple?

Apple is particularly effective in an interior where natural or directed light can interact with its woven surface. It can be placed on a console, pedestal, side table or in a carefully composed interior setting.

Q4. Is Apple a functional fruit bowl?

It is primarily conceived as a sculptural object rather than a conventional fruit bowl. Its principal value lies in its form, material and relationship with light.

Q5. How long does it take to make?

The published making time is 120 man-days, making it one of the most labour-intensive objects in the collection.

Q6. Is Apple a collectible design piece?

Yes. Apple is listed as a single edition of one piece. It is intended for someone interested in acquiring an original work of contemporary design and craftsmanship.

Q7. How should I care for Apple?

Dust gently with a soft brush or cloth. Avoid pressure on the woven surface and ensure that the object is placed on a stable, level display surface.

Q8. What should I do if one of the caps on the object comes loose?

An additional cap of each type used on your object is supplied with the piece. If a cap becomes loose, use a toothpick to apply a small amount of Araldite (an industrial-strength adhesive suitable for bonding metal to metal) to the inside of the cap or the metal contact point. Carefully refit the cap and leave the object undisturbed until the adhesive has fully cured, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use the object until the cap is securely fixed.