Low chair-stool Date Unknown

Editor: This unassuming object is a Low chair-stool from an unknown date by the artist Kran, located here at Mia. It appears to be constructed entirely of wood. It's so simple; almost primitive. How would you interpret this work? Curator: Well, first, consider the object itself: a low stool with a back. Note the joinery—the ways in which the pieces connect. These are not seamless, machine-made connections; we see the labor, the hand of the maker, in each juncture. Do you see how the wood's grain is emphasized, allowed to exist as a primary design element? Editor: Yes, the wood feels very present, and you're right, the connections are quite pronounced. It's honest, somehow. Curator: Precisely. The form follows function here. There's an undeniable commitment to utility, a stripping away of ornamentation in favor of a direct and unadorned aesthetic. It lacks a sense of grandeur or unnecessary embellishments, forcing the viewer to appreciate the core structure. Observe the curvature of the backrest. Does its arc feel organic, intentionally shaped by the hand rather than a machine? Editor: It does. It seems shaped perfectly to the body in almost an unexpected, artful flourish. Curator: An excellent observation. It raises questions. Is there something to be said for an artist celebrating not the opulence of materials or ornamentation, but the innate properties of wood and the simplicity of form? It is a marriage of material and shape that lends dignity to the object. Editor: So, by removing decoration, Kran directs our attention to these core principles, helping us to better perceive their connection and presence. Thank you for highlighting these details for me! Curator: My pleasure. Consider what you have observed of its shape when evaluating other forms moving forward, allowing an entirely fresh evaluation of your artistic experience.