"Under Present Conditions": A Pioneering Exhibition Featuring Paul Cocksedge Among Esteemed Contemporary Designers

Photography ©Mark Cocksedge 

New York, NY – This spring, renowned British designer Paul Cocksedge participates in "Under Present Conditions", an engaging and forward-thinking exhibition at Friedman Benda. Alongside other celebrated designers such as Estúdio Campana, Max Lamb, and Joris Laarman, and under the curatorial expertise of Glenn Adamson and Renata Del Riego, the exhibition probes the role of innovative design in addressing pressing environmental and social issues.

Photography ©Mark Cocksedge 

Paul Cocksedge, acclaimed for his explorative use of technology and natural processes in design, will be presenting for the first time in the US, "20 Trees", an artwork that blends mathematics with environmental awareness. Using anthracite blocks, the sculpture subtly conveys a message about ecological balance: if burned, the carbon emissions produced would take 20 trees a whole year to offset. Alongside '20 Trees', Paul will also be exhibiting his iconic graduation piece, 'Styrene', a lampshade made out of reusable polystyrene cups. 

Exhibition Details:

Location: Friedman Benda, New York, NY
Dates: May 2, 2024 - June 15, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, 6 – 8pm