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Fredrikson Stallard

Patrik Fredrikson (born 16 August 1968 in Malmö, Sweden) and Ian Stallard (born 6 October 1973 in Essex, United Kingdom), are two artists who work together as the collaborative art and design studio Fredrikson Stallard.[1] Their furniture and sculptures are recognised as examples of the British avant garde.[2][3][4]

Fredrikson Stallard
Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard standing in front of ‘Prologue’ containing over 8,000 topaz-colored Swarovski crystals at Dubai Design Week
Born
Patrik Fredrikson & Ian Stallard

(1968-08-16)16 August 1968 & (1973-10-06)6 October 1973
NationalitySwedish & British
EducationCentral St Martins
AwardsThe Red Dot Design Award (2010) and The Arts Foundation Fellowship (2006)
Websitefredriksonstallard.com

Early lives

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Ian Stallard was born in Essex, England.[5] Patrik Fredrikson was born in Malmö, Sweden.[6][7] The two met at Central St. Martins in 1995.[8] Stallard specialised in ceramics,[9] ”[10] and Fredrikson in furniture. They began to exhibit their work separately at small art fairs in the UK, before they started their collaboration.[11]

Career

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Table #1 (2001) [12] and Pyrenees (2007)were acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2011 [13] In 2005, Patrik Fredrikson and Ian Stallard officially launched their joint practice, ”Fredrikson Stallard” at the Williamsburg gallery Citizen Citizen in New York.[14]

Their practice operates as an artist's studio,[15] using natural and synthetic materials such as aluminium, bronze, crystal, wood, fibre-glass, and polyester to create avant-garde works[16] that blur the line between art and design.[17][18]

Their process often begins with the creation of tiny models.[5] Created in 2011, their Crush series included a glass table with a polished metal sheet inside it and a mirror with a hollow pocket on one side. The form of their King Bonk armchairs and footstools were generated by tying upholstery foam with string[19] before using a chainsaw to carve the final shape from polystyrene. Made from fiberglass, the chairs were available in four paint colours, which were created by Bentley.[20]

In 2006, their work was exhibited at the Design Museum[21] and works were acquired by the French National Art Collection.[22][23]

David Gill Gallery has represented Fredrikson Stallard since 2006.[24]

"David Gill is visionary,’ says Fredrikson ‘They have supported our dreams and ambition from the first day we started to work together – not by tying our hands as slaves to commercialism, but by opening our eyes to the immense possibilities and other dimensions achievable in the progression of our work."[25]

Described in an interview with Wallpaper Magazine as "Kings of avant-garde design,"[16] they are perhaps best known for their vermilion-red sofas, titled Species, which were sculpted from polyurethane, glass fibre and polyester[1] and created for their 10th Anniversary "Momentum" exhibition.[1][16] The pieces were first displayed at the studio's headquarters in Holborn, London in 2015.[24] Species is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.[26]

Since 2012, their studio has been based in Holborn, London,[6] in an 18th-century warehouse.[27][14]

Collaborations

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IRIS by Fredrikson Stallard for Swarovski Crystal Palace (2011)

As a global patron[28] of design for Swarovski, Nadja Swarovski first commissioned Fredrikson Stallard in 2007 to participate in Crystal Palace, at the Salone de Mobile in Milan.[29][30] The kinetic chandelier they presented, Pandora,[31] featured 1,190 crystals on servo-controlled wires, which moved up and down to repeatedly create and then destroy the form of a traditional chandelier.[32]

“Fredrikson Stallard are leading lights of British avant-garde design whose work with Swarovski over the years captures the spirit of adventure and experimentation…their work is always powerful, emotionally engaging and celebrates the beauty of crystal” - Nadja Swarovski[33]

Since 2015, their Prologue sculpture, consisting of 8,000 Swarovski crystals, has been installed annually, on The British Fashion Awards red carpet.[34] Commissioned by Swarovski, Fredrikson Stallard designed the trophy for the British Independent Film Awards BIFA.[35]

Exhibitions and collections

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Their work is in the permanent collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum[36] in London and the French National Art Collection,.[22] Their work was exhibited at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna.[37] They have presented group shows all around the world:[38]

 
Ming#1 Vase by Fredrikson Stallard, uniting the artists together for the first time.

Publications

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Fredrikson Stallard's first monograph (written in part by design scholar and curator Glenn Adamson) surveying their entire career and, presenting it as a case study of 21st century design, is being published by Skira Editore in 2019[39]

They have also self published a series of artist books:

  • 'Intuitive Gestures– London: David Gill Gallery, 2017, Edition 500.[40]
  • 'Hybrideae– London: Fredrikson Stallard, 2017, Edition 150.[41]
  • 'Momentum– London: Fredrikson Stallard, 2015, Edition 350.[42]

Awards

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Silver Crush Table by Fredrikson Stallard (2011)

A work by Fredrikson Stallard was named one of top ten designs of the last decade by The Financial Times.[43] and in the top 3 most collectible designs by HSBC Private Bank.[44]

They have also received the following:

  • 2017 – Design of the Year, Wallpaper Magazine[45]
  • 2016 – Designer of the Year, Nomination by Design Museum London [46]
  • 2014 – Best Trophy, Azure Magazine [47]
  • 2010 – Red Dot Design Award, Hyde Chair for Bernhardt Design [48]
  • 2006 – Fellowship to The Arts Foundation[49]

References

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  1. ^ a b c [1]How To Spend It, 20 September 2015
  2. ^ Eagle, Sam. “Fredrikson Stallard Biography”, Design Gallerist, 1 October 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  3. ^ Admin. "Fredrikson Stallard",Artsy, 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2019
  4. ^ Admin. “Fredrikson Stallard for Swarovski",Artsy, 17 June 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2019
  5. ^ a b Chalcraft, Emilie. “Crush by Fredrikson Stallard at David Gill Galleries”, ’’Dezeen’’, 13 July 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  6. ^ a b CW Contributor. "Our Evening with Fredrikson Stallard"Culture Whisper, 31 May 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  7. ^ Krejci, Petr. "Intoview - Fredrikson Stallard", Intoview, 14 September 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  8. ^ Turrell, Claire. “Patrick Fredrikson and Ian Stallard: Rocking The Art World”, Harpers Bazaar Singapore, 18 February 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  9. ^ Admin. “People - Ian Stallard”, University of the Arts London, 13 July 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  10. ^ Bloomfield, Ruth. “Two Artists Create Eclectic Décor”, University of the Arts London, 7 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2019
  11. ^ Semperton, Jules. “Perspective - Fredrikson Stallard” Archived 1 February 2019 at the Wayback Machine, ’’Pocket Mags’’, 13 Sept 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  12. ^ “Decade of Diversification” Financial Times (January 15, 2010)
  13. ^ Admin."Table #1 by Fredrikson Stallard", "Victoria & Albert Museum", 2001. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  14. ^ a b Bloomfield, Ruth."Abstract Expressionism at Home From their London studio, two artists create decor—side tables, wall hangings, seating—with an industrial edge", "Wall Street Journal", 7 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2019
  15. ^ AD Contributor. "London's Hipster Design Duo Fredrikson Stallard Make Waves with a New David Gill Gallery Show"Architectural Digest, 1 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  16. ^ a b c Morris, Ali. "Grand gestures: Fredrikson Stallard’s latest work makes a bold statement"Wallpaper Magazine, 12 September 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  17. ^ CW Contributor. "UK Designers Patrik Fredrikson And Ian Stallard Dissolve The Line Between Art And Design" Archived 1 February 2019 at the Wayback MachineDesign Klout, 13 November 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2019
  18. ^ Admin. "Damn Magazine, 3 July 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2019
  19. ^ [2]Dezeen - NKing Bonk by Fredrikson Stallard (June 26, 2008)
  20. ^ [3]Design Gallerist - Fredrikson Stallard (June 26, 2008)
  21. ^ [4]Dezeen (09 February 2007)
  22. ^ a b [5]Rob Report (13 October 2018)
  23. ^ [6] Archived 4 February 2019 at the Wayback MachineThe London Magazine (05 January 2012)
  24. ^ a b [7]Dezeen (30 September 2015)
  25. ^ [8]Wallpaper Magazine - Grand gestures: Fredrikson Stallard’s latest work makes a bold statement (12 September 2017)
  26. ^ "Fredrikson Stallard's inspiration". Archived from the original on 23 May 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  27. ^ Stratford, Oli. "Fredrikson Stallard Interview" Archived 1 February 2019 at the Wayback Machine,Disegno, 27 October 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2019
  28. ^ [9]Young Masters - Nadja Swarovski (April 18, 2015)
  29. ^ [10]Dubai Design Week - Q&A for Fredrikson Stallard (16 June 2011)
  30. ^ [11]Swarovski Crystal Palace 3 (20 April 2007)
  31. ^ [12]Wallpaper Magazine - Digital crystal: Swarovski exhibition at the Design Museum, London (April 18, 2012)
  32. ^ [13]Swarovski Crystal Palace - A Revolutionary Project (2002)
  33. ^ [14]Collezioni - Armory by Fredrikson Stallard, yet another beautiful collection by Atelier Swarovski (April 18, 2012)
  34. ^ Sherman, Lauren. "The Fashion Awards Goes Global"The Business of Fashion, 6 December 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2019
  35. ^ "Scottish Films Among the Nominees for Upcoming Awards". 11 November 2013.
  36. ^ [15]The Victoria & Albert Museum (03 September 2017)
  37. ^ "Belvedere Museum Vienna - Fredrikson Stallard and Heinitz von Heinzenthal". Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  38. ^ [16]Design Boom (13 June 2016)
  39. ^ Skira Editore (28 March 2019). Fredrikson Stallard. Skira Editore. ISBN 978-88-572-3522-6.
  40. ^ "Fredrikson Stallard 'Intuitive Gestures' | Artsy".
  41. ^ "Fredrikson Stallard Hybrideae | Barnebys".
  42. ^ "Fredrikson Stallard 'Momentum' Artist Book - Limited Edition — DAVID GILL GALLERY". Archived from the original on 7 February 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  43. ^ [17]The Financial Times (15 January 2010)
  44. ^ [18]Malta International Contemporary Art Space (MICAS) (20 September 2018)
  45. ^ [19]Wallpaper Magazine (02 March 2017)
  46. ^ [20]Dezeen (02 April 2016)
  47. ^ [21]Azure Magazine (6 June 2014)
  48. ^ http://designgallerist.com/blog/fredrikson-stallard-biography/Design Week (6 June 2010)
  49. ^ [22]The Arts Foundation (02 March 2006)
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