batuan
DESIGNER: PIERRE CHARRIÉ
A centerpiece of the Niskala collection, the Batuan table is a bold tribute to Bali’s ornamental traditions. Crafted from teak wood and mahogany wood, the table is adorned with a dramatic hand-painted gradient in black and white using the traditional Batuan painting style by I Made Griyawan and team of Batuan artists. Painted on three – dimensional relief instead of its usual flat surfaces, the Batuan painting technique creates a harmonious balance between ancient know-how and modern visual aesthetics.
Features
- Unique carved wooden surface makes for a statement piece
- Batuan-style black and white painting on three – dimensional relief surfaces adds restraint beauty
- Oval shaped table good for six to eight seating
Product specification
Materials: Teak wood, Mahogany wood, Acrylic paint
Dimensions: 2110 (W) x 1110 (D) x 760 (H) mm
Weight: 48 kg
Year: 2024
Edition Details: Edition of 8 plus 4 AP
Price Indication: on request
NISKALA: FORM THE UNSEEN
Niskala is a compelling collection that blends contemporary French design with refined artistry and craftsmanship of Bali. Created as the output of the 2023 Artist Designer In Residence (ADIR) program hosted by CushCush Gallery, Niskala: Forms of the Unseen takes us on a meaningful journey into the heart of Balinese spirituality and craftsmanship. Inspired by the concept of Niskala, the unseen spiritual realm that coexists with the visible world, each piece tells a story of faith, tradition, and transformation.
About the Designer
Pierre Charrié
A graduate from Fine Arts and from the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI-Les Ateliers), Pierre Charrié is fascinated by the sensory dimension of everyday objects and explores how materials, sounds or gestures can create new interactions and transcend the ordinary. His research and experimentations with the sound quality of objects have earned him recognition, with some of his work included in the permanent collection of the National Center of Plastic Arts (CNAP).
A polyvalent designer, he works with a wide range of natural materials, including wood and ceramic, as well as more rarely used feathers or mother-of-pearl, which he marries with both innovative and ancestral techniques used by artisans he encounters. His unique sensory approach to design and his refined creations have established him as one of the most promising award- winning French designers.