An exhibit curated by local designers Eliza Axelson-Chidsey and Jess Fügler included a children's rocking horse and a "self-heimlich tool" as part of an exploration of everyday objects during NYCxDesign week.
The Paraphernalia show took place during this year's NYCxDesign week in an East Village studio and displayed a diverse set of objects including jewellery, flat-pack furniture and a "grooming kit" for plants.
Angela Bracco created 3D-printed hanging planters while Gregory Beson created furniture from various woods
"Paraphernalia is an exhibition showcasing work from sixteen established and up-and-coming artists and designers, which presents a diverse array of objects that accompany us through work, play, anxieties, and ambitions," said the team. "Without a problem to solve or narrative to support, these fourteen interpretations of paraphernalia can be clustered into groups, from psychological motivations to examining and remaking tools, and ultimately, the objects that shape us."
Si Yi Li created a "grooming kit" for plants
As part of an ongoing series, designer Angela Bracco fabricated cylindrical hanging planters out of a light yellow and blue 3D-printed polymer.
Affixed to the wall, the grouping of planters "contemplates the potential of rewilding as a catalyst for inducing behavioral shifts" and encourages a closer connection to nature under climate change.
Craig Barrow created nested storage containers wh...