‘Gatong’

- Advertisement -

When the world went quiet, we learned to go back to the basics. We learned to do away with excess and make the best of what we had right in our own back yards, we learned to glean and draw inspiration and creativity from nature once again.

To many of us, creating from raw nature could be seen as a revolutionary concept, especially for those of us who are used to what is fast, easy and utilitarian. However, for Agi Pagkatipunan nature and the raw natural forms, and nuances provided by nature are what he uses to ignite his creativity and fuel his passion for creating beautifully nuanced, organic forms in his unique brand of functional art.

He draws inspiration mainly from his extensive collection of old wood sourced from antique homes as well a host of exotic and rare hardwood. He sees the potential of each piece of wood at a single glance. He relishes in the process of using the materials unique flaws and characteristics to each unique piece that comes from his workshop.

- Advertisement -

Also being an architect by profession, Agi Pagkatipunan is guided by the words of Louis Sullivan that “Form Follows Function” This is evident in his work in such a way that he remains true to the form that nature had provided and creates function out of it.

We see this in how he features the full pattern of wood grain preserving it across multiple manels in each piece so it appears as though the wood grain continues throughout each piece, or how he uses the natural curves of the wood to create an almost ergonomic support in a chair or bench.

Pagkatipunan’s works can be seen until August 30 at Art Lounge Manila – Molito in Alabang.

 

Author

- Advertisement -

Share post: