Modern Marquetry: Decorating with Wood
Influences
A course by Chelsea Vivash , Artist and Designer
About the video: Influences
Overview
“I want to show you some of the things that influence my work. From the work of other designers and makers to my surroundings in London that inspire my marquetry images. ”
In this video lesson Chelsea Vivash addresses the topic: Influences , which is part of the Domestika online course: Modern Marquetry: Decorating with Wood. Create contemporary designs using traditional, handmade woodworking techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Influences In this lesson, I'll tell you a bit about what influences me and how it helped me to discover my passion for my work. One of the first things to influence me when studying was the book "100 Chairs in 100 Days" by Martino Gamper. The project "100 Chairs in 100 Days" involves him taking 100 chairs, taking them apart, and putting them back together in different ways. I came across this book in a shop and it instantly inspired me. The fast-paced nature of the project meant he got a lot of work done in a short space of time and it was great for research. Looking through the book, I lo...”
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Course summary for: Modern Marquetry: Decorating with Wood
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Category
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Interior Design, Woodworking
Chelsea Vivash
A course by Chelsea Vivash
Chelsea Vivash is an artist and designer from Worcestershire, England. Growing up, she always wanted to be an artist and spent most of her free time making things before going on to study Fine Art at Edinburgh College. Alongside painting, she spent time in scrapyards, collecting and transforming things into art. She continued her studies in furniture design, metal, and woodworking in Amsterdam and London. Then, after graduating, Chelsea began working in her studio in East London, where she puts the skills she’s learned into practice.
She specializes in creating original, contemporary pieces of art, furniture, and small products using the woodworking technique of marquetry. Her work has been featured in publications such as Elle Decoration, OEN, Country Living, This Girl Makes, and Fudge. She has also exhibited her work in different exhibitions throughout London.
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