Charlotte Kidger
Turned Series, 2020
Reclaimed polyurethane foam dust, hand-dyed resin
Sizes approx 390 x 160 x 160mm
Limited series of 12. Each vessel is boxed with a signed certificate
£950 ex VAT
The series of 12 unique vessels are produced using reclaimed industrial waste which Kidger transforms into sculptural and functional objects. The Turned Series was produced in response to a commission by Relay Design Projects.
Part of the invitation stipulates the opportunity to develop new studio processes. For the Turned Series, Kidger explores the lathe as a technical means to expand her use of form, experimenting with new shapes and functions. The result is a series of turned totemic vessels, each unique and hand-dyed in shades of chartreuse.
Charlotte Kidger is a London based UK Maker (b 1992). Kidger graduated from Leeds College of Art (2014) and Central Saint Martins (2018) and has a background in Colour and Material Design. Her practice is led with a hands-on approach to investigating how industrial waste materials can be reprocessed and transformed into sculptural and functional objects. As an experimental material-led designer her work is driven by the urge and curiosity to transform often unwanted and valueless materials into desirable and functional objects. Her studio based practice has seen the creation of an ecosystem set up around harvesting waste Polyurethane foam dust from CNC factories and utilising it as a secondary raw material for interior applications.