Ammann gallery presented the works of Florian Borkenhagen, Studio Nucleo, Hélène Binet, Satyendra Pakhalé, Ettore Sottsass, Rolf Sachs, Abel Zavala, and Wolfs + Jung at The Salon: Art + Design, which was held recently in New York.Florian Borkenhagen gives a conceptual and humorous twist to old, defunct furniture, creating a new perspective on reality. Chinese artist Shi Jianmin fuses poetry, form, and sentiment in his complex forms made from stainless steel that appear to be shimmering topographies or luminous floating masses. Wolfs + Jung question and explore the functional and emotional dimensions of everyday objects. The Seoul-based duo’s work challenges contemporary issues such as the global debates on nature and technology. Their “Impossible Tree” series features beautifully crafted trees in bronze that explore the conflicted relationship between human beings and nature. Mexican ceramist Abel Zavala’s works are inspired by nature, especially organisms that have survived for millions of years and witnessed the evolution of life.The gallery also introduced Mexican design studio Ad Hoc with their important artisanal work, “Huixcolotla Sideboard,” which is a tribute to an ancient Mexican folk art tradition ‘Papel picado’ (perforated paper). The featured work combines the aesthetics and functionality of contemporary design with the richness of Mexican artisanal workmanship. Studio Nucleo presented pieces from their most iconic series, "Souvenirs from the Last Century," featuring works that have been created from reclaimed wooden materials from different eras fossilized within a transparent body of resin. The collection presented at The Salon included the “Thonet” chair, Stone Fossils, Presenze, and Primitive series.For details, visit: http://www.blouinartinfo.com/galleryguide/ammann-gallery/overviewClick on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the collection.  Read more