Described as “an interpretation of a post-explosion phenomenon”, Beirut-based design studio David/Nicolas’ solo show at New York’s Carpenters Workshop Gallery, ’Supernova’, draws inspiration from both celestial and terrestrial phenomena for a collection of exquisitely crafted tables, cabinets and rugs that exemplify the beauty of regeneration. Just as the death of a star can usher the birth of an even brighter heavenly body, the works on display demonstrate how clashing materials and forms, and conflicting design references, can be transformed into something beautifully unique. At the same time, they reflect on the continuous regeneration and transformation of Beirut, the home town of the Studio’s co-founders David Raffoul and Nicolas Moussallem which in their own words is a city that “is reborn over and over again”.

“超新星”被描述为“对爆炸后现象的解释”，位于贝鲁特的设计工作室大卫/尼古拉斯在纽约木匠工作室画廊的个展“超新星”从天象和地面现象中汲取灵感，收集了精心制作的桌子、橱柜和地毯，这些都是再生之美的典范。正如一颗恒星的死亡将迎来一个更明亮的天体的诞生一样，展出的作品展示了如何将相互冲突的材料和形式，以及相互冲突的设计参考，转化成美丽独特的东西。同时，他们也在思考贝鲁特的不断更新和转型，贝鲁特是演播室的联合创始人大卫·拉福尔和尼古拉斯·穆萨莱姆的家乡，用他们自己的话说，这是一个“一次又一次重生”的城市。

Exhibition View. Photo by Matt Harrington. Courtesy Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

展览视图。照片由马特·哈林顿拍摄。礼貌木匠工作室画廊。

Exhibition View. Photo by Matt Harrington. Courtesy Carpenters Workshop Gallery.

展览视图。照片由马特·哈林顿拍摄。礼貌木匠工作室画廊。