Form&Seek:
Poetic

September 9 - October 7, 2023

(In conjunction with the Detroit Month of Design)

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Matéria is pleased to present Form&Seek: Poetic, a solo exhibition of all new works by Detroit-based designer Bilge Nur Saltik.

 

Form&Seek design studio, led by Bilge Nur Saltik, focuses on the exploration of novel processes and the integration of contemporary craft techniques with local influences from around the world. Placing a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, materials, and the creative journey, Form&Seek studio is dedicated to crafting one-of-a-kind, functional, and whimsical objects.

 

The exhibition, in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the design studio and the 2023 Detroit Month of Design, presents Form&Seek's latest collection of objects that blur the lines between craft and technology. As part of long-time research and experimentation, the design studio explores the meaning of contemporary craft.

 

The new collection expands on a wide range of crafted products, from conventional products prototyped with new technologies to products that play with natural formations and uses of the material. Each thought-provoking, poetic design object has a strong character and personality that displays the personal mark of the designer, whether through digital tools or hand tools.

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Form&Seek: Poetic opens to the public on Saturday, September 9, with a reception with the designer from 6 to 8 pm at the gallery's Core City location.

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Besides the Opening Reception with the designer on Saturday, September 9, 6-8 pm, this exhibition includes additional programming:​

• Wednesday, September 20:
  RAWdinnerParty: A special Art + Design + Food dinner experience with a selection of different collections by Form&Seek paired with food curated by Chef Javier Bardauil of BARDA Detroit.

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