Wabi-sabi with a twist? Walked into Restoration Hardware in the Flatiron District and immediately fell in love with this dramatic installation, a collaboration between graffiti artists Cmentone and Geology. The artists have created a multi-layered background that highlights inspirational quotes written by Restoration Hardware chairman and co-CEO, Gary Friedman, to reflect their company’s vision and beliefs. This particular one is titled Fearless and Hopeless…“When we fearlessly fight for what we believe in, and remain hopelessly optimistic about life, love, and the future, we create an authentic connection with all in our path, most importantly with ourself.”
Let’s just say one of their new lines, Deconstructed, takes vintage, antique, wabi-sabi to a whole new level! The collection consists of 16 reproductions featuring distressed walnut frames, exposed hardware, and rich burlap and antiqued cotton upholstery secured with tailor’s tacks.
Speaking of Gary Friedman. Check him out here. Wowza!
Very Cool!
And, yes, Gary is a Wowza for sure frizzy:)
How cool is that for wabi-sabi! Leave it to you to find it, Robin.
And with The Gap and Williams-Sonoma in his repertoire, Gary could hardly lose, right?! 🙂
Wonderful Wabi-Sabi. Letters are so beautiful. It is almost calligraphy