"Subsequent elements of texture from the resin casting process add depth to saturation in a way that is quite exquisite. And a minute transparency boosts this effect, allowing light to illuminate and refract within the shell. "Shaping surfboards and doing the resin work has always been a labor of love for me. The crew I've been working with at Modernica share the same love for their artistry and I have great respect for them and their level of craftsmanship,"
"The manufacturing is fascinating to watch as layers of custom-mixed colored resin come together to form kaleidoscopic palettes and organic textures unique to the medium. With clear inspiration from the free-spirited, '60s surfer culture, these hues inherently contain modern shades design audiences also know and love. Side Shell Chairs new and old emanate a certain vintage aura akin to retro appliances and funky fabrics of the era."
Resin is a finicky, science-based material prized for depth of color and luminosity that many creatives seek. Gene Cooper collaborated with Modernica on a limited-edition run of 17 hand-signed and numbered side shell chairs, numbered 061 to 077. The chairs combine a familiar molded silhouette with metallic mid-century legs to foreground brilliant striated pigment and layered color. Resin casting textures and a minute transparency add depth and allow light to illuminate and refract within each shell. Layers of custom-mixed colored resin produce kaleidoscopic palettes and organic textures inspired by 1960s surf culture. Each chair is one-of-a-kind, emphasizing uniqueness through endless color combinations.
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