The 17 Swedish Designers exhibit located in the Swedish American Museum is a beautiful show of contemporary work from young, progressive women designers eager to experiment with different materials. As you walk into the large, open white room, smaller individually arranged rooms draw your attention. Perhaps a chair that makes you wonder if it is really comfortable, or how exactly it is meant to be sat in next to a tall wobbly white lamp that seems as though it might fall over any second. A few of my favorites were the umbrella holder that was made to look like an umbrella itself, and the tilted drink glasses that would make anyone nervous to pour drinks into for fear it would spill. I also liked the interesting candle holders in many of the created rooms. The designs were fabulous, beyond creative and some even humorous. The bold colors and precise set up made for a wonderful exhibit. These young women each brought something different and exciting to the room and their ceramics, furniture, and textiles, mainly in black and white with bright accents were extraordinary! Go see this exhibit!! Family Night is June 25, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and museum hours are Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. |
