Introducing the 701 Easy Chair /
Candle Stabile 1 debuts in Paris /
Very grateful to have been invited by Galerie Joseph to once again participate in their annual exhibition A Design Experience.
Candle Stabile 1 will make a European debut during Paris Design Week, September 3-10. Opening cocktail on September 3rd, 5-10 pm.
Introducing Candle Stabile 1 /
The first in a series of candle holding sculptures, inspired by the works of Calder and Noguchi.
Limited production. Available for pre-order. Shipping starts mid October.
Photos from the Tete Jaune Exhibition /
A few photos from the Tete Jaune exhibition and opening at Edmonton's dc3 Art Projects gallery. The Series Z chair, Tote Table, and Chair 88 were all selected, with Chair 88 making its debut. Photos via Brandon Webber and dc3.
Bo Bedre Denmark /
The Series Z lounge chair was selected by Bo Bedre in a feature of their favorite wing chairs. An absolute honor have my work featured alongside some of my design heroes: Verner Panton, Finn Juhl, Frits Henningsen, Arne Jacobsen, Franco Albini, Borge Mogensen, Flemming Lassens, and Grant Featherston. Thank you Bo Bedre!
Architectural Digest Germany /
A nice article about my background as a designer, in the November issue of AD Architectural Digest Germany.
Thank you editors Sally Fuls and Ella Lu Wolf for the feature and the kind words.
Introducing Chair 88, debuting at Tete Jaune /
Exhibition: Tete Jaune /
I am honored to be asked to exhibit at Tete Jaune: Western Canada Design Show. Humbled to be included among some amazing Canadian design talent.
The exhibit takes place at the amazing dc3 art projects gallery November 20 - December 20. If you are in Edmonton this Friday, please come out to the opening party for some food, drink, music, and great design from the emerging talent of Western Canada.
Photos from the Paris Exhibition at Galerie Joseph /
Galerie Joseph's exhibit A Design Experience comes to a close at the end of Paris Design Week. I am so grateful to have been selected for such an amazing event. A huge heartfelt thanks to the gallery and its staff, especially Jonalynne Linawag and Melissa Regan for all their work.
Here are a few images of the gallery, the Series Z lounge chair in situ, and the opening. All photos courtesy Galerie Joseph.
Exhibit and Benefit Auction: Chair Your Idea /
Chair 78 was originally conceived for exhibition in 5468796 Architecture's Chair Your Idea project.
For the next 3 weeks the chair will be exhibited at 84 1/2 gallery. At the end of the project,
5468796 Architecture will offer the chair in an online auction. Proceeds to a good cause.
Introducing Chair 78 /
Introducing Tote Tables /
Exhibition: Galerie Joseph Paris /
The Series Z chair will debut in France during Paris Design Week. Selected by Galerie Joseph, the chair will be exhibited at 123 rue de Turriene, September 5-12. Come by and see the chair, as well as other work from an amazing group of designers that I have the honour of being included with.
Interview: Moco Loco /
Had a nice chat with MocoLoco, where we talked about design, past and present. Here's a link to the interview:
http://mocoloco.com/2-or-3-questions-for-roan-barrion/
Introducing Series Z /
Welcome to the world /
The first dance with my little girl, Maisie.
Exhibition: Y_WG: The Quiet Influence /
The prototype for the Synthesis Chair has been selected for the exhibition Y_WG: The Quiet Influence, at RAW: Gallery of Architecture and Design.
The exhibit is currently open and will run until February 16th.
For more info and the curatorial essay by Craig Alun Smith click here.
Photos below by Jacqueline Young. For more from the event click here.