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Meet Mr. Acrylic: Aaron R. Thomas



Above: Mr. A.R.T. himself

Aaron R. Thomas (ART) reinterprets some modern classics as well as designing and inventing his own, all in acrylic (As a matter of fact, he is sponsored by Plexiglas®).

Last year he was chosen as the lead designer to oversee the development of the Wasser Klar acrylic furniture line.

In addition to much whimsical design, he does make some high end gaming tables, beautiful lamps and more. Below are some images of his inventive and original furniture:


Above: gaming table



Some are frosted, some are hand painted.



All are fun.


above: The Lane Table made with a maple wood bowling lane top.

And all can be cleaned with a sponge.


I particularly like the acrylic eames LCW (pictured above).


above: The DJ table he created for the Golden Globes, complete with Louis Vuitton Trunk!

In addition to creating furniture, Aaron also creates sculptures from acrylic as well as custom displays for things like auto shows.

Below is an example of one of his fun sculptures titled "Freeze":



The following is reprinted from his site:
Aaron R. Thomas (A R T™) loves acrylic.

Aaron has an uncommonly intuitive way with acrylic, surely due, in part, to his lifelong exposure to the material. His Parents' acrylic workshop was his playground and he entertained himself learning to use the tools to manipulate the transparent plastic by watching his craftsman father at work. Aaron loved to turn secretly salvaged scraps into an efficient and appealing object that would bring beauty, joy, and vivacity into the world.

Aaron's philosophies of ART and Life stem from these formative experiences of the capacity for creation and invention to instantly change the world for the better.
Eliminating loveless design became his crusade.

Aaron's infectious passion and talent have enlisted a broad network of support and admiration across an intriguing variety of industries.

Aaron R. Thomas Design enjoys the exclusive sponsorship of Plexiglas®

Aaron creates custom unique pieces for top architects and designers worldwide.

Aaron's work is displayed in museums and exclusive private collections worldwide.


Aaron R. Thomas Website - Art in Acrylic

You can also see some of his other custom work and get information at another site of his: http://www.thomasplastic.com/

Funky Find of The Week:
Swarovski Studded Refrigerator


Bling for your fridge? I can't believe it. But it's true.
Gorenje makes three versions of this real Swarovski® crystal studded refrigerator availabl for purchase.
It comes in black with white crystals or Aluminum with black crystals or in the extra special Limited edition which has a wider band of white crystals on a black fridge.

Below are some more images of these outrageous refrigerators:




Pictured above: The Limited Edition

From Gorenje. In addition to viewing these cool products, there a neat flash movie that introduces you to the Swarovski® studded appliances along with all the actual specs. Click here to go see it.

Nine New Fun Finds

If it's hip, it's here.

From tiny stags head pushpins to design it yourself underwear, here are nine fun finds available for purchase. Just click on the pic and you'll get more information.

See more of my If it's hip, it's here. list at ThisNext.

Levis "Dangerous Liaisons" Commercial Will Stand The Test Of Time



The Dangerous Liaisons spot begins with a woman in her denim work wear looking through a window. Horse and buggy sounds alert us to a nineteenth century setting. With a knock on the door comes the beginning of the soundtrack, “Strange Love”, by Little Annie Bandez. As the man and woman take off a layer of clothes we see them appear in early twentieth century garb, he with a khaki top and shorter hair, she in a blonde wig and pink top. Next strip leads to the 1970s and long hair. And on the bed he reveals 1980s grunge jeans to match her white print shirt. Finally the strip reaches its climax with the new 2007 range. As they reach their point of intimacy we hear police sirens in the background.

 Agency: BBH, London
Creative Director: Caroline Pay
Agency Producer: Davud Karbassioun
Art Director: Steve Wakelam, Dean Wei
Production Company: Rattling Stick
Director: Ringan Ledwidge
Producer: Sally Humphries
Post Production: The Mill, London
Music: “Strange Love”, Little Annie

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