AHA Objects has created a unique collection of approximately 40 chairs and stools to reinterpret Eugène Ionesco's 1952 play, The Chairs. The set design at Spazju Kreattiv transforms utilitarian furniture into symbolic characters to convey themes of absence and estrangement in a Maltese context. This production runs from April 11-19, 2025, emphasizing sustainable design by using local materials and minimalist forms that evoke an abstract forest instead of a realistic interior. Lead designer Anna Horvath melds traditional theatrical elements with modern design, inviting a fresh take on the absurdist classic.
AHA Objectsâ innovative collection transforms chairs into characters, embodying the themes of absence and estrangement crucial to Ionesco's theater of the absurd.
The design of AHA's chairs reflects a Maltese context and is inspired by previous interpretations, adding a fresh layer to the visual storytelling of the play.
Utilizing sustainable materials, the chairs celebrate the local culture, linking the abstract visual representation of the play's characters to Malta's unique heritage.
The circular theater's design influenced the staging, as the chairs evoke an abstract forest, enhancing the playâs existential themes and theatrical atmosphere.
Collection
[
|
...
]