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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.

tenderchristmas!

tender — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:15:50 +0000

(the offer expires December 22nd)

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.

Tenderflix 2011 Premier Screening & DVD Launch

tender — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:02:43 +0000

23 July 2011

17:30 - 19:30

Tenderpixel & tenderproduct present T E N D E R F L I X : a selection of experimental film, video and animation shorts.

Since 2008, Tenderpixel has been collaborating with Rushes, heading the experimental component for the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival. This DVD compilation was critically chosen from an extensive call for submissions and juried competition. It provides an opportunity to view some of the most intriguing contemporary experimental films from all over the world.
Tenderflix 2011 will be available for purchase at tenderproduct: here is possible to buy Tenderflix 2010 and Tenderpix 2009, past years version of the compilation.

For the 4th year, Tenderpixel will convert into a mini-cinema for a week, as part of the RUSHES Soho Shorts Festival. This year’s screening includes:

Additional screenings through out Central London during the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival 23-30 July. Full schedule at http://sohoshorts.wordpres?s.com/category/events-scre?enings/ and on Tenderpixel website.

Saturday July 23rd will feature also the Flicker Alley Day at Tenderpixel Gallery which celebrates the cinematic heritage of Cecil Court including screenings, lectures and events.

We are also proud to present in the top floor of Tenderpixel an installation by art & design collaborative Garudio Studiage, as well as, live cyber performances by California artist, Morrisa Maltz throughout the day.

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!

Unfolding Spaces, new window exhibition by Popupology

tender — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:17:22 +0000

POPUPOLOGY

UNFOLDING SPACES | PART OF THE PAPERINVASION SERIES

PV 10 MARCH 5.30-6.30PM 10 – 31 MARCH 2011

Tenderproduct is pleased to present Unfolding Spaces: tenderproduct’s new window installation by Popupology. Unfolding Spaces combines numerous sculptural forms cut and folded out of paper to build into a modular composition. The abstract pieces will interact to explore a kinetic sculptural system that produces an optical effect when viewed by people as they walk past the shop window. Many little curious invaders will be crowding the ambient space, wandering about the aesthetic of the shiny origami shapes. The magic interaction between light and paper sculpture will brighten Cecil Court for three weeks from the 10^th of March. Mini-sculptures, such as “Concertina”, “Paperinvaders” Bookmarks, “Kineticards” and more products linked with this exhibition will be available in the shop from the 10^th of March. …Who loves paper?

Elod Beregszaszi is a paper artist and founder of Popupology Studio.

Hungarian, London based, Beregszaszi attended a Foundation in Art & Design at Camberwell College and a BA in Intermedia at Kingston University: he has been making, cutting and folding paper for over 10 years. His interest in origami techniques was sparked by a trip to Japan, when he discovered Masahiro Chatani, creator of origami architecture.

The greatest challenge is to derive kinetic forms from a single sheet of materialwith an economy of cutting and folding that wastes as little of the originalPpaper as possible. As a result the created forms produce a balanced optical aesthetic. Beregszaszi exhibited throughout London and Budapest since 2007.

Check out www.popupology.co.uk

Book launch at Tenderproduct’s Books & Prints Space this week!

tender — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:10:37 +0000

ALMOST HUMAN, WORKS 1995-2010

TERO PUHA

BOOK LAUNCH FRIDAY 4 MARCH 5.30-6.30PM

Artist Tero Puha’s first book Almost Human will be launched in the UK at Tenderproduct 4 March 2011. The event also marks the release of Superhuman – a limited edition of 50 of a special edition of Almost Human. Presented in a metal bag, the limited edition also includes a signed, previously unpublished, pigment print by Puha from 1995.

The extensive volume covers Puha’s production from 1995 to 2010. The works presented in the book include Puha’s Pop Art pieces, his monochromatic studies of the body as well as video projects and installations. There are also numerous previously unpublished pictures. Essays in the book are written by leading Finnish art experts: Leevi Haapala, Livia Hekanaho, Anna-Kaisa Rastenberger, Leena-Maija Rossi and Annamari Vänskä. The book also includes an interview with the artist himself.

The book covers many controversial projects that over the years have both shocked and amused the Finnish public: The Shop of Basic Needs installation (1997) in Helsinki sold canned emotions and mental states. Man Gang Showroom (2001) offered consumers different male types with accessories, and Swap and Go Organ Fair (2003) marketed cloned body parts of movie stars for customers dissatisfied with their own body. The Love and Lust Museum project (1995–2010) was a tongue-in-cheek account of two fictitious B movie stars Linda Lust and Cheryl Love. The book also contains material from Puha’s latest short film projects.

Tero Puha (b. 1971 in Finland) is a visual artist working with photography, video and digital art. In his artistic work, he often explores the life of the modern individual, focusing on body image, identity, gender roles and consumerism. Attempts to define the line between the natural and the unnatural are bound to create conflicts and pressures for the modern individual in search of identity and purpose in life. These are the sources of Puha’s inspiration. Tero Puha graduated from the Imatra Institute of Art (1996) and subsequently graduated with an MFA from the University of Art and Design Helsinki (2000). Since then he has worked in Helsinki, London, Paris, Berlin and New York. His work has been exhibited internationally and can be found in the collections of several art museums.

ALMOST HUMAN – THE WRITERS

Leevi Haapala is a researcher of contemporary art, curator and art writer. He works as a curator for collections at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Kiasma in Helsinki.

Livia Hekanaho received her PhD in Comparative Literature at the University of Helsinki in 2006. She holds positions as an Adjunct Professor at the Universities of Turku and Oulu, Finland. Currently she is a Lecturer in Finnish language, literary theory and cultural studies. She has edited two academic books and published extensively on feminist and queer studies in Finnish and English.

Anna-Kaisa Rastenberger (MA) is the Chief Curator at The Finnish Museum of Photography. She is an art historian and is writing her dissertation on Finnish contemporary photography. Rastenberger has lectured at Helsinki University, the University of Art and Design Helsinki and several other institutions. Previously Rastenberger has worked as editor-in-chief of KUVA, a Finnish magazine on visual culture.

Leena-Maija Rossi (PhD) is Associate Professor in Gender Studies at the University of Helsinki. Her research interests include representations and intersections of gender, sexuality and ethnicities in media culture and contemporary art. Rossi also works as a freelance curator.

Annamari Vänskä (PhD), is researcher of visual culture, contemporary art and fashion, and her expertise is in gender studies and queer theory. She works as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Fashion Studies at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR…CHOOSE THE PERFECT GIFT AT TENDERPRODUCT FOR ST. VALENTINE’S DAY!

tender — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:22:11 +0000

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

~ Unknown

COME TO TENDERPRODUCT TO CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT ST. VALENTINE’S GIFT & CARD!

Robots in love, Kamasutra unicorns, Postable Jewellery, Love Oven Mitt, Love Prints, Kinetica Heart Cards, Bobby Dazzler Dolls …

Give me a thousand kisses, then a hundred,
then a thousand more. - Catullus


Love is a grave mental disease. - Plato

Bobby Dazzler Dolls at Tenderproduct!

tender — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:30:26 +0000