Manila FAME 2016

Manila FAME 2016
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Manila FAME 2016

This year’s Manila FAME Exhibition features objects of handicraft from a regional collaboration project. The landmark event is being held under the theme,
ASEAN Design to the World.

 

/// The Philippines ///

Story: Rush Pleansuk /// Photos: Teerapong Thammacharoen

An amazing rattan chair on the show
An amazing rattan chair on the show
A strikingly beautiful mirror on wooden frame
A strikingly beautiful mirror on wooden frame
A Schema lamp exhibition /A new collection by Kenneth Cobonpue
A Schema lamp exhibition /// A new collection by Kenneth Cobonpue
The “ASEAN Design to the World” exhibition is the product of collaboration among five regional member countries.
The “ASEAN Design to the World” exhibition is the product of collaboration among five regional member countries.

Highlights of the exhibition are beautiful products of collaboration among regional members, such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Each country has its unique ways of transforming local materials into beautiful works of handicraft. Such are taking place within the ASEAN region, where member countries have come together and integrated their efforts in a project called “Improving the Current Status of ASEAN Master Craft Designers.” They also reached out to collaborate with other experts in the field.

It’s about repurposing. This eye-catching stool made of bamboo basketry is by Phanida Prommetta of the ASEAN Master Craft Program.
It’s about repurposing. This eye-catching stool made of bamboo basketry is by Phanida Prommetta of the ASEAN Master Craft Program.
A metal lampshade from Indonesia is curate by Lim Masulin.
A metal lampshade from Indonesia is curate by Lim Masulin.
Inspired by shadow play, this lampshade from Thailand is designed by Rush Pleansuk of the ASEAN Master Craft Program.
Inspired by shadow play, this lampshade from Thailand is designed by Rush Pleansuk of the ASEAN Master Craft Program.
From Thailand, Teerapong Thammacharoen of the ASEAN Master Craft Program crafted this chandelier out of bamboo basketry.
From Thailand, Teerapong Thammacharoen of the ASEAN Master Craft Program crafted this chandelier out of bamboo basketry.

An eye-catching object of handicraft is the product of collaboration with Peruvian’s designer Nelson Sepulveda. The design is pure and simple with a naive charm. Rough natural textures are preserved. Sepulveda recycles local wastes, i.e. coconut leaves, pineapple-fiber papers and abaca plants. It’s amazing how he develops found materials into furniture that fits in well with contemporary lifestyle and residential spaces.

Inspired by techniques from the shadow play, these leather screens are by Chalan Thawornukulphong from Thailand.
Inspired by techniques from the shadow play, these leather screens are by Chalan Thawornukulphong from Thailand.
Also from Thailand, a red coffee table comes in the form a wild boar’s head, by Sasiwimol Chalearmrith of the ASEAN Master Craft Program.
Also from Thailand, a red coffee table comes in the form a wild boar’s head, by Sasiwimol Chalearmrith of the ASEAN Master Craft Program.
Fashion modern chairs in mock-up settings by Budij Layug
Fashion modern chairs in mock-up settings by Budji Layug
Frontal view of the Citem exhibition by Nelson Sepulveda
Frontal view of the Citem exhibition by Nelson Sepulveda
The Citem exhibition by Nelson Sepulveda
The Citem exhibition by Nelson Sepulveda
Citem exhibition designs by Nelson Sepulveda
Citem exhibition designs by Nelson Sepulveda
Lucent Objects by Stanley Ruiz
Lucent Objects by Stanley Ruiz
Part of the Masa Ecopaper exhibition
Part of the Masa Ecopaper exhibition
The Masa Ecopaper exhibition
The Masa Ecopaper exhibition
The “ASEAN Design to the World” booth features woven fabrics by Awika Samukraman.
The “ASEAN Design to the World” booth features woven fabrics by Awika Samukraman.

This year, Budij Layug has put on another interesting exhibition in the Philippines. His selections and perspectives not only offer home décor items, but also fuse with fashionable influences. Equally intriguing are “Lucent Objects,” a design exhibition by the Design Center of the Philippines in association with Stanley Ruiz. Here lampshades are produced from different natural materials. A lovely touch of creativity comes in the form of a lampshade made of fiber from the coconut shell. The ingenious design aims to reduce adverse effects on the environment. In the process, toxic chemicals are avoided as best as possible.

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The Peacock Chair Redux exhibition
The Peacock Chair Redux exhibition

Meantime, the Peacock Chair Redux Exhibition gives a new meaning to the iconic chair. Philippine designers develop these innovative designs based on the original Peacock Chair using a variety of techniques and materials.

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