NY Design Week: Wasted by PIE Studio

PSFK stopped by the Bridge Gallery in the Lower East Side last night to check out the ‘Wasted’ installation created by PIE Studio. The Florida based PIE Studio team constructed a number of sculptural elements in the gallery made from common objects like milk containers, dry cleaner hangers, and keys. PIE Studio is also showing a range of their hand-crafted furniture pieces that use natural materials. The installation suggests that interesting things can still be done with common disposable objects. The rear of the gallery is dominated by a huge curving light fixture built out of plastic water bottles and gallon milk containers.

PSFK spoke with Bridge Gallery owner Marilyn Garber who invited PIE to take over the space during the ICFF week. She described that work was done nearly around the clock the past few days in order to finish the space. Marilyn is drawn to PIE’s work because they are pushing to design furniture with new forms that meld with traditional processes like weaving. Others are taking note as well. Sundance Channel’s ‘Big Ideas for a Small Planet’ show is featuring PIE Studio this season for an episode on green design.

More photos here.

Wasted by PIE Studio
at the Bridge Gallery
98 Orchard St NYC