“The development process of this piece also informed that of the Clutch Light, both of which were developed from an observation of the structural characteristics of trees,” explains the artist.

The Clutch Project began as a microscopic observation of the structural composition of trees and the directional properties of Capillary tubes (xylem).

Detail of the seating surface of the Clutch Chair

Ubiquitous drinking straws are grouped and transformed into a primitive spot light. The reflective inner surface of the straw transmits the light in a directional manner creating a jewelesque effect.

More on the Clutch Chair and Scott Jarvie at www.scottjarvie.co.uk

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