Bloom    

Pittsburgh, PA

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Joshua Bard, Tonya Markiewicz

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Fall 2017

This hanging planter was developed out of the specific needs of the Asian Mint plant. A formal language referring to the organic shape of a blooming flower was developed with emphasis on the natural behavior of piano wire. The joinery used was based entirely on friction and pressure – no fixatives were added. Issues of sun, space, temperature, and drainage were taking into particular consideration.