from july 1 – 31, 2021, carpenters workshop gallery in collaboration with lehmann maupin presented the ‘second nature’ exhibition in aspen, bringing together contemporary artists and designers whose practices explore the ways in which the natural world coexists with the technological. each creator addresses this topic with a unique approach, with the pieces ranging from vibrant illustrations, mixed-media installations on aluminum panels, to organic aluminum and multidisciplinary light sculptures. featured artists and designers include maarten baas, campana brothers, nacho carbonell, wendell castle, paul cocksedge, studio DRIFT, vincenzo de cotiis, ingrid donat, mandy el-sayegh, najla el zein, teresita fernández, steven haulenbeek, lee bul, liu wei, frederick molenschot, angel otero, tony oursler, rick owens, charles tevelyan, and joep van lieshou

from july 1 – 31, 2021, carpenters workshop gallery in collaboration with lehmann maupin presented the ‘second nature’ exhibition in aspen, bringing together contemporary artists and designers whose practices explore the ways in which the natural world coexists with the technological. each creator addresses this topic with a unique approach, with the pieces ranging from vibrant illustrations, mixed-media installations on aluminum panels, to organic aluminum and multidisciplinary light sculptures. featured artists and designers include maarten baas, campana brothers, nacho carbonell, wendell castle, paul cocksedge, studio DRIFT, vincenzo de cotiis, ingrid donat, mandy el-sayegh, najla el zein, teresita fernández, steven haulenbeek, lee bul, liu wei, frederick molenschot, angel otero, tony oursler, rick owens, charles tevelyan, and joep van lieshou

at the same time, nacho carbonell, DRIFT and vincenzo de cotiis interrogate this contrast through muliple media, from ipe wood, murano glass and sheep’s wool to concrete, steel, and LED light. through their light sculptures, DRIFT explores the relationship between humans, the environment, and technology. the labor-intensive, meticulous process of making works acts as a clear statement against mass production and throwaway culture. de cotiis takes inspiration from japanese gardens, bonsai and cherry trees, and uses hand-blown murano glass to mimic the effects of water. he presents these organic inspirations using materials like fiberglass and aluminum, highlighting the contrast between the natural and the industrial.

designboom spoke with featured artists mandy el-sayegh, angel otero, nacho carbonell, and studio DRIFT about their presented works, the ideas behind them, as well as how they respond to the theme of the ‘second nature’ exhibition; the relationship between the natural and technological worlds. 

source-https://www.designboom.com/design/carpenters-workshop-gallery-lehmann-maupin-second-nature-exhibition-aspen-08-09-2021/