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ARCTIC by Johan Linton

ARCTIC by Johan Linton

ARCTIC by Johan Linton

Product catalog summary
Introduction
"Arctic Light of the North" is a furniture piece designed by Johan Linton for Källemo, inspired by the northern landscapes and light. The design reflects Linton's personal connection to the Arctic, influenced by his ancestor, explorer Alfred Gabriel Nathorst.

Design Specifications
The cabinet is crafted from anodized aluminium with doors made of parchment, incorporating fiber optics and bone. It measures 160 cm in height, 90 cm in width, and 33 cm in depth. This piece is a limited edition.

Materials and Inspiration
Linton's design process involved studying Eskimo objects, valuing their pragmatic and adaptive nature. Anodized aluminium was chosen for its modernity and durability, akin to traditional materials like bone. Parchment was selected for its historical significance, akin to Eskimo materials like skin and intestine.

Design Philosophy
Linton's approach is deeply personal, often drawing inspiration from historical and cultural figures. His previous works for Källemo include pieces inspired by Caravaggio, Jacques Derrida, and Jacques Tati. This philosophy aligns with Källemo's focus on the enduring, immaterial qualities of furniture.

Conclusion
The "Arctic Light of the North" cabinet embodies a blend of modern materials and historical inspiration, reflecting both personal and cultural narratives. It stands as a testament to Källemo's commitment to timeless design.
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Catalog excerpts

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A R C T I C L i g h t o f t h e N o r t h b y J o h a n L i n t o n f o r K Ä L L E M O photo: William Thalbitzer, by kind permission of Arktisk Institut, Denmark ©

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ARCTIC by Johan Linton Cabinet in anodized aluminium, doors with parchment, fiberoptics, bone Height 160 cm, width 90 cm, depth 33 cm Limited edition

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Eskimo use of drill; specimen from narwhal and reindeer. Illustration from Alfred Gabriel Nathorst, Två somrar i Norra Ishafvet. Stockholm: Beijer, 1900. In his new piece of furniture for Källemo Johan Linton wanted to explore qualities of his homeland – the North. What particularly moved him in relation to the North was the light and landscape. He got the idea to make a kind of container that could be seen to hold and offer these qualities. The purest and strongest image that then appeared to him was the Arctic. Also, tales of the Arctic had followed him from his childhood – his grandfather’s...

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”it shall stand the wear of the eye” Sven Lundh KÄLLEMO AB box 605 331 26 Värnamo Sweden tel +46 370 150 00 fax +46 370 150 60 [email protected] www.kallemo.se

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