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First Friday March 5th - Sneak Peek

Bonsai: Living Sculpture - Ancient & Modern

We are in the midst of the installation of our First Friday reception for "Bonsai: Living Sculpture - Ancient & Modern" and I wanted to share a few photos of what's in store. With dozens of trees on display and several up for sale our showroom has been transformed into a nursery! The show is up and while there is still some tweaking here and there and it is ready for viewing - if you have a chance please come by D SCALE as it is coming down as quickly as it went up.

Exhibit Dates

March 4, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

March 5, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

March 6, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

The reception is Friday March 5th at D SCALE from 6-8pm - please RSVP to info@dscalemodern.com

Bonsai generously supplied by Michael Levin of Bonsai West - show produced and curated by Jacob Kulin of Kulin Modern

BONSAI; LIVING SCULPTURE - ANCIENT AND MODERN

“In Japan, Bonsai are considered national treasures.  It is our great pleasure to feature several historically significant Masterpiece Bonsai Trees from the Bonsai West collection.”  Dennis Duffy

BONSAI; LIVING SCULPTURE – ANCIENT AND MODERN

Produced and curated by Jacob Kulin of Kulin Modern

First Friday Reception, March 5, 2010

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

D SCALE

520 Harrison Avenue

Boston, MA 02116

RSVP info@dscalemodern.com

617-426-1055

Exhibit Dates: 

March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

March 5, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

March 6, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

www.dscalemodern.com

 

400 Year Old Shimpaku Juniper

Beginning on March 4^th and extending through March 6^th, D SCALE, Dennis Duffy’s modern furniture store, will be hosting an exhibit of historically important Bonsai trees.  According to Michael Levin, owner of Bonsai West, "these trees have never been shown in a gallery setting before." Bonsai West will exhibit Michael Levin's work spanning the past twenty years. The Bonsai West collection consists of some of the oldest and most beautiful bonsai trees outside of Japan. One such masterpiece in this exhibit is well over 400 years old, and has been collected from the mountains in California.

Michael Levin pruning Bonsai

Bonsai West has the most extensive collection of specimen Bonsai outside of Japan, featuring the work of American Bonsai artists such as Mr and Mrs Hatanaka, Mr Yamasaki, Roy Nagatoshi, Nick Lenz, Mr Ishii, Guy Guidry, Colin Lewis, Jim Smith and Michael Levin - as well as trees styled by artists in Japan, Korea, and China.  Bonsai West has become a destination for bonsai lovers from throughout the world.

 

 

Jacob Kulin

This show was produced and curated by artist and sculptor Jacob Kulin, who, using his own artistic talent

will be ‘”presenting the trees in an innovative manner, reformulating some of the more conventional standards of display.” Many of the pedestals and tables were designed and built specifically to suit a given bonsai, a unique means of exhibiting these living, sculptural forms. For this event, Jacob Kulin is highlighting the significance of proper presentation of the bonsai. Jacob has addressed the challenge of finding the proper balance between the bonsai, the pedestal/table on which it is placed, and the surrounding space it occupies. The goal of the show is to explore the true beauty and artistic aesthetic of the bonsai, including technical composition and presentation.

 

 
New York Commission

Jacob Kulin is the owner of Kulin Modern.  He holds a graduate degree from Cranbrook Academy Art and began using his artistic talents in the making of jewelry, and in particular neck pieces.  His fascination with repetition led to his current design direction which is the design and fabrication of wall-mounted sculpture in triptych format.  The evolution of his sculpture has been in part  influenced by a longstanding admiration for Scandinavian design from the 50's and 60's. His work is defined by clean, modern forms and the use of innovative materials. Currently, his works include a series of tables using metal, glass, and reclaimed hardwoods. These modern pieces maintain a sculptural quality and allow functional use. His work has been featured in numerous publications and on NECN’s New England Dream House.

 

 

Table designed by Jacob Kulin, available at D SCALE.
  
  

Happy New Year from D SCALE!!

In the past few days we have received several inquiries from clients interested in updating the look of their homes. At D SCALE we offer design services to help you furnish and accessorize your space by introducing new furniture and rugs or lighting and accessories. Whether your project is big or small, this month at D SCALE we are offering several discounts on all new custom orders through January 31st to help you improve your space. Come by for inspiration and ask to learn more about how D SCALE's custom-capable designs and can be tailored to suit your style!!

D SCALE Modern furniture featured on styleboston

Last week Tony Corey from NECN's styleboston came by D SCALE to interview Dennis Duffy about how he takes the edge away from modern design in creating custom furniture tailored to his clients’ needs and preferences. Check it out here and next week you can tune in on Wednesday at 7:30

"The September Issue" Screening @ the MFA

Dennis Duffy, of D SCALE and Duffy Design Group, was spotted at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston for the viewing of the documentary "The September Issue" by director R.J. Cutler. The film follows the Editor-In-Chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour and the making of 2007's title issue of the magazine (the biggest issue of each year). Dennis Duffy had the pleasure of being photographed at the event with Bianca de la Garza, co-anchor of Channel 5's Eye Opener (left) and Kristen Daley , President & CEO of the Goodwin Group (right).