David Tragen Brochure
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Furniture Sculpture Wall Art

ABOUT David is a British designer and artist, who handcrafts contemporary, furniture, sculpture and wall art predominantly in hardwood. He creates original, made to order pieces which straddle the boundary of Art and Design, with the ultimate objective of them being passed on from generation to generation. Award-winning David’s journey began in Barcelona in 1996. He trained in Art, Design and furniture making during a six year period before doing a further two year apprenticeship in the UK at two of the country’s finest bespoke furniture workshops (David Savage and Silver Lining). He now...

LIMITED EDITION The tables from the Strata Series (Sidewinder, Beating Wings and Aguaviva) are all limited edition items and can be made in their standard sizes or tailored on request. Each piece comes with a signed certificate of authenticity showing the number in the series. The Strata Series Sidewinder I Edition of 10 1350 x 750 x 435 mm This sculptural coffee table was inspired by the flowing, undulating movement of the sidewinder snake. The piece was designed to draw the eyes in and take them on a journey as the layered forms weave in and out. Each of the 25 layers consists of five...

Sidewinder II Sidewinder II features a new end detail with more twist compared with the original version. Edition of 10 1350 x 750 x 435 mm

Beating Wings Edition of 8 1380 x 755 x 390 mm Beating Wings fuses geometry with organic forms and uses multiple layers to create a sense of movement. The idea was inspired by the beating of a dragonfly’s wings and the shape comes from breaking down the phases of motion during the wing cycle, as if through stop frame photography.

Aguaviva side table Edition of 12 520 x 520 x 540 mm Aguaviva is made up of 31 layers of solid wood which twist and turn to produce this dynamic sculptural side table. The top 16 layers of this table capture the sense of movement as the jellyfish (aguaviva in Spanish) propels itself in its marine environment. Sidewinder II and Aguaviva in situ.

The Celestial Series Corona Edition of 12 790 x 790 x 105 mm Inspired by the 2015 solar eclipse, Corona is designed to be used alongside other gentle ambient lighting to provide a calming mood to a room. The sunburst effect is created with 16 leaves of Wenge which have been bleached and then hundreds of tiny brush strokes of colour added, so that the brightness gently fades into the dark void. The central, subtly-domed piece in ebonised Oak, acts as a focal point for the eye.

Into the Abyss 900 x 900 x 55 mm The concept behind Into the Abyss, was the disintegration of matter as it enters a black hole. The effect is created using 32 leaves of Wenge, which have been bleached and then carved to reveal its natural colour. It is one of the latest additions to the Celestial Series which focuses on the beauty of various cosmic phenomena. This sculptural mirror can be commissioned in various sizes.

Vortex 800 x 800 x 140 mm Vortex, is a purely decorative piece, which originates from the curiosity as to what lies at the end of a black hole. It is one of the latest additions to the Celestial Series which focuses on the beauty of various cosmic phenomena. This sculptural piece can be commissioned in various sizes.

Stellar 800 x 800 x 60 mm The light emanating from a distant star was where the journey began in the creation of Stellar. This piece of gently illuminated wall art features a textured cast resin ‘sun’ as its central focal point. This decorative piece can be commissioned in various sizes

FLOATING SHELVES The floating shelves come in standard timbers and sizes, however they can be modified on request. Onda Strata 1190 x 126 x 90 mm Onda Strata progresses from the original Onda concept through the introduction of five additional layers creating a greater sense of movement. The inspiration for this piece, which is part of the Strata Series, came from a host of themes, combining the original wave idea with other organic forms found in nature.

Onda 1190 x 135 x 25 mm Onda (Italian for wave) is a classic, signature David Tragen creation. Elegant and delicate, its form recreates the gentle flowing movement of the sea. It can be commissioned in various timbers. Comet 1100 x 145 x 70mm Comet catches the movement of light across the sky in this angular, twisting, floating shelf. Understated at first glance, closer inspection of its finely tapered ends leaves the viewer cuious as to how it defies gravity.

Genie 1200 x 740 x 200 mm If you’re looking to conjure up something special for displaying a favourite ornament, Genie will be more than happy to grant you your wish. As if from nowhere, a smoke-like wisp appears and transforms itself into an elegant, slender shelf.

Vitulus 1100 x 200 x 140 mm (tailored up to 1700 mm in length) The elegant, balletic movement of a seal (vitulus in Latin) darting through the waves, was the initial spark for this sculptural floating shelf. It marries functionality with aesthetics in even amounts and captures both the playful agility of the seal with a colourful reference to its marine environment.

SCULPTURE Abstract #1 Edition of 30 350 x 73 x 73 mm The desire to remove the constraint of function from the design process initiated the creative phase with this piece. Foster and Partner’s ‘Gherkin’ has long been a piece of architecture that David has admired and the form in his initial sketches was influenced by its proportions. The resulting three sided, twisting sculpture was hard-carved in wood before being made from cold cast bronze and is available in a limited edition of

DESIGN SERVICE When clients commission new concepts, David relies heavily on computer aided design to both develop the ideas and help the client visualise what the final piece will look like. After the initial consultation with the client, his first design tool is pencil and pad, to create conceptual sketches. These are then synthesised into 3D computer drawings and renders which enable the client to picture the proposed creation. Occasionally maquettes are used in this process and when issues of balance, strength or comfort require further investigation, a prototype is produced. 3D...