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MOFONES by Morrisa Maltz, now available at tenderproduct

tender — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:06:15 +0000

WHAT IS A MOFONE?

The Mofones utilize already existing phone components wherever possible and are constructed by hand in Los Angeles. The retro style phone accessories are fitted with a special iPhone case, which locks onto the phone and attaches it to the unit. The iPhone can then be snapped into and out of the case so customers can mix and match their Mofones based on their moods. Mofones are ornamental and the iPhone functions otherwise exactly the same. The Mofone creates superior grip when texting and offers increased comfort, allowing the user to lean hold the phone on their shoulder just like in the good old days.

Mofone has always been about reimagining functionality and fashion, said designer and Mofone CEO Morrisa Maltz. These affordable accessories allow me to bring my vision to the masses and are just the first in what will be a large offering from Mofones.

Mofone was founded by Los Angeles artist Morrisa Maltz to take the mobile accessory and turn it into a work of art. Her products were available on her website and Etsy.com and garnered a select following of tastemakers. Spotted by a buyer for Urban Outfitters, what started as an art project for a select few is now available at tenderproduct to everyone who wants to bring fun and whimsy into their everyday lives. Mofones uses oversized and usually ridiculous artist made designs, tapping into the history of technology, to create our products. Mofone’s is a completely artist run company and employs artists in all departments as part of its creative strategy.

COLD COMFORT : Sally Spinks for the London Design Festival

tender — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:42:59 +0000

t e n d e r p r o d u c t .is delighted to present, in conjunction with the London Design Festival:

Cold Comfort

a window exhibition by artist SALLY SPINKS

13. 09. 2011 08. 10. 2011

CURATED BY STELLA SIDELI

Spinks’ artwork is predominantly textile-based and concentrates on the changing nature of class, commercialism and specifically where these intersect within the domestic environment. For this exhibition the particular leitmotif is comfort/discomfort. Spinks sharply defines this through the juxtaposition of a comforting knit textile vs. the industrious nature of heating and cooling ducts.The main character is ‘Construct’: an installation made from PVC heat ducting. The giant white knitting piece will cover tenderproduct’s entire window. Cold Comfort spreads throughout the shop, including work on both floors. Imposing upon the space, Spinks’ presence becomes invasive covering areas from floor to ceiling. However, as visitors peer through gaps of large knitted links, ‘Construct’ will continue to reveal additional elements; much like a magnifying glass traveling over a warm cozy jumper. Catching a glimpse of common objects in both an altered functionality and scale demonstrates the incongruity of everyday life.

Sally Spinks is a London based artist. After over 20 years working in media organisations, Sally returned to full-time education to undertake a Masters in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. Previously Sally had been the Head of Learning Design at the BBC and it was whilst at the BBC she completed a Masters in Management Learning in 2000. She now works at IDEO, a global design consultancy, whilst continuing to develop her art practice. She also designs knitted textiles and has knitted garments for use in major feature films (i.e. War Horse – Spielberg film due for release Dec 2011).

List of works

(purchasable at tenderproduct during and after the exhibition)

Still Burning (knitted cigarettes with ashtray, limited ed.)

Action Man (toilet rolls covers)

Home sick home (Hand tufted wool carpet)

Random act of kindness (cotton/wool on card. Framed)

Ready for action ( 30cm sculpture + knitted jumper)

GALI TIMEN – Lost Own Voice

tender — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 14:38:25 +0000

GALI TIMEN

LOST OWN VOICE

11.8.2011 – 3.9.2011

tenderproduct is pleased to present Lost Own Voice, a window exhibition by Gali Timen.
Lost Own Voice begins with a reflection parting from the possibility of losing one’s voice.
She writes,

Few months ago I had a flu and literally lost my own voice. It made
me think if really had one.

The journey begins with finding signs, small ones: you can investigate them in tenderproduct’s window from the 11th of August.

The strangeness of a thumb-magnet that holds a label with an image, or a word that wants to be used by a person who lost the possibility of speaking. Language often refers to what the eyes can see while being oblivious to the invisible worlds around us. Contemplating the possibility of losing one’s own voice creates a whole new possibility of communicating without using the tool of vocal articulation. Timen’s installation challenge’s our assumption of the everyday use of objects and ability to communicate beyond our visual vocabulary.

To discover, to cover, to leave a lead just like that and move to a new one.
Do I wish to solve the problem?
Like riding on a bike, the body does not forget its own language and works for you even if you don’t wish to.

The shop will feature evidence of Timen’s experimentation, materialized in thumbs/hooks with labels in limited edition as part of the installation, as well as tote bags.

Timen is also part of Minor Revisions, an exhibition curated by Marina Kassianidou taking place from 11 August to 3 September 2011 at Tenderpixel Gallery. In this group show, Timen explores found objects -toys in this case. Her intervention involves a simple, humorous response to the object that somehow alters its initial significance. She is a conceptual artist and a curator with a sense of humour. She has showed her work in New York, London and Tel Aviv. She holds a BA degree in Literature from Tel Aviv University and in 2005 she received an MA in Fine Arts from Central Saint Martins in London. She lives and works in Tel Aviv.

Royal Celebration Sensation! – New April Window Exhibition

tender — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:32:51 +0000

GARUDIO STUDIAGE

ROYAL CELEBRATION SENSATION

WINDOW EXHIBITION 19 APRIL-9 MAY 2011
SPECIAL EVENT THURSDAY 28 APRIL 2011

Tenderproduct is pleased to present the new window exhibition by Garudio Studiage: Royal Celebration Sensation will bring a slice of Vegas to London, in a supremely kitsch take on the fun, folly and fever surrounding this year’s Royal Wedding! The collective brings a royal twist to their obsession with animals with a Vegas-style wedding chapel scene for a very loved up pair of cardboard corgis.The shop window becomes a mixed-up celebration with the happy couple surrounded by tongue-in-cheek souvenirs and witty side-swipes at the hype surrounding the event. For saleare ironically rebellious tea towels featuring real newspaper headlines that state the Queen’s official opinion on souvenirs and the public opinion on the clean up bill, whilst other products include oversized cardboard cut outs of the infamous engagement ring and wearable magnetic lips that force lovers to kiss. Unlike the real wedding, the invitation for this visual feast is extended to everyone so why not come down and get an eyeful of the semi-patriotic pie…!

Garudio Studiage is a Peckham-based creative collective set up by Chris Ratcliffe, Laura Cave, Anna Walsh and Hannah Havana. With individual specialisms in screen printing, jewellery and painting, the group also work together and with friends, taking part in a wonderfully bizarre array of exhibitions and events, as well as making props, displays and products. The appropriately glamourous and unpronounceable name is derived from the words ‘Garage studio’ which is exactly where the venture started out in 2003. Working amongst sand, stray cats and broken car parts, the collective started making screen prints and jewellery for sale and exhibition, and thus the mighty Garudio Studiage was born. More recent times have seen a move to new premises and an expanding list of clients and projects, as well as the Garudio and Friends online shop.

Click here to see more!

YOU CAN – John Youssef

tender — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:25:13 +0000

Tenderproduct is pleased to present You Can, a new window exhibition by John Youssef. The You Can installation employs the symbolism of candles as part of a revisioned campaign of optimism. Candles are self sufficient, practical and useful, they shed light, represent clarity, rebirth, truth, hope and transparency. For Youssef, ‘In a culture where the real and oracular messages are eclipsed by advertising and wealth, we have the pure presented to us in the form of something mainstream and digestible.’ You Can investigates this concept: Candles as cans = Can-dle.

Youssef’s exhibition flitters between reality & dreams, necessity & consumption and even form & function. You Can – a two part window exhibition employing matches and Can-dles – a manifesto on lightness, positivity and potential.

John Youssef is a visual artist and writer based in Yorkshire. He was born in Canada the year Ghostbusters was released and has spent most of his life in England. In recent years he has worked and exhibited overseas. Youssef’s work relies on the candid and the literal, he takes great pleasure in creating work that disguises the ancient as something more modern, camouflaging itself in the everyday.

Youssef’s Can-dles will be available at Tenderproduct from 9 November. The artist handmakes and pours each Can-dle. They come in two different sizes/versions and are part of a limited run. He has also created bespoke packaging for each Can-dle including, a leaflet on the impact of light, as well as a single match. For Tenderproduct there will also be an exclusive limited red candle edition available. Can-dles will be available for purchase throughout the exhibition and also afterwards during the run up to the holidays. The You Can exhibition runs from November 9 – 22.

Youssef’s Can-dles are available here http://tenderproduct.com/online-shop/

TENDERPIX EXPERIMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL 2009 DVD COMPILATION

tender — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:46:41 +0000

Tenderpix DVD

Tenderproduct and Tenderpixel Gallery are pleased to present TENDERPIX, a selection of experimental films made in 2008-2009. TENDERPIX acts as the experimental component to the long standing festival Rushes Soho Shorts, and was screened at Tenderpixel Gallery in the summer of ’09. This selection of work was carefully chosen from a large base of collected works. It provides viewers with an excellent opportunity to watch some of the most intriguing contemporary experimental films from all over the world.

The judges for the 2009 selection of the films were: Dennis De Silva, Jessica Farnham, Sunshine Frere, LaToyah Gill, Etan Ilfeld, Phil Ilson, Anita McKeown, Hanna Peretz, Tal Rosner and Helena Sainz de Vicuna.

Filmmakers featured: Tero Puha, Christopher Hewitt, James Cambourne, Hudson Pace, Jonathan Moss, Julie Meitz, Gabriel Bisset Smith, Graham Turner, Teppei Nogaki, Ian Helliwell, Tom Mansfield, Sam Holden, Nadine Poulain, Andrew Brand, Alison Ballard, Vron Harris, Antonio Martinez, Richard O’Sullivan, Vivian Peach, Jacopo Jenna, Erica Scourti, Jihye Park, Rob Brandon, Daniel Rodrigo, and Brian Rhodes.

inside look at tenderpix 2009 dvd

On Rooftops Exhibit: Sept 19 – Oct 17

tender — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:00:49 +0000

‘On Rooftops’ is a series of accessories based on the idea of the rooftop as an architectural and social space from Study O Portable by designer duo Tetsuo Mukai and Bernadette Deddens. The collection will showcase various techniques and materials associated with the urban exterior, and will be displayed on a specially constructed cityscape within Tenderproduct’s curated window space during the London Design Festival and London Fashion Week.

Open for Business!

tender — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:26:29 +0000

We are now officially opened for business and hope to see you at Tenderproduct soon. The store operates Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm, and we promise to have things that you can’t find anywhere else.

Our official opening date was July 16th, and coincided with Mimi Leung’s new exhibition at Tenderpixel

Tenderproduct is stocked with a 100-set-limited edition of Mimi’s silk screen T-Shirts.

Turdbrains

We are about to open

tender — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:03:10 +0000