Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi are among 23 designers who have created birdhouses for an exhibition held at South London Gallery that aimed to unpack "what it means to build a house for a bird".
Conceived by design studio Computer Room and birdwatching collective Flock Together, the Dwellings project focused on shared themes of sanctuary and exploring our relationship with nature.
The Dwellings exhibition was held at the South London Gallery
The exhibition held in the Orozco Garden and Clore Studio at South London Gallery from 31 August to 1 September 2024 comprised an eclectic series of 22 objects and images, ranging from practical solutions to expressive conceptual responses.
The varied contributions encapsulated the unique thought processes and skills of makers including ceramicists, glassmakers, architects and photographers. It aimed to unpack "what it means to build a house for a bird"
Many of the designers created their own takes on conventional birdhouses, which are typically made from wood and feature a hole just large enough to provide an entrance for the nesting birds.
Other participants opted for a more abstract approach, such as artist and designer Moe Asari's site-specific project exploring the attempts to reintroduce black kites to a Dutch nature reserve.
Various materials were used
The show's co-curator Masebo, who runs the Computer Room design collective alongside Jesse Butterfield and Charlie Humble-Thomas, developed a birdhouse via a rem...