The leaves of Thaumatococcus daniellii – a plant widely used in Africa as a building material – make up the walls of the Protoplasting Nature Cabinet Bronze, while natural jute is used to compose the shelves. Enveloped with polished bronze applied through a bespoke thermo-coating process, the organic materials are solidified inside, leaving a mere memory of what was once pulsating with life. Inspired by Josef Frank’s ‘Flora Cabinet’ and paying tribute to a historical archetype, the piece is part of the Flora Contemporaria limited edition series.

DIMENSIONS: 127 (H) x 114 (W) x 75 (D) cm 50 (H) x 44.9 (W) x 29.5 (D) inches ca. 350 kg ca. 770 lbs

MATERIALS: Selected and processed Thaumatococcus daniellii leaves, natural jute, bronze, steel.

DETAILS: Edition of 3 + 4AP Available through Twenty First Gallery

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