Such + Such

Three days into the installation of The Living Room at the Lois...

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:59:00 -0400

Three days into the installation of The Living Room at the Lois & Richard Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Art. More to come!

May 18—September 2, 2013

Curated by Justine Ludwig

An exciting project addressing the concept of place-making through a series of room vignettes, each involving the viewer in an intimate conversation with the space and the work.

The Living Room features site-specific installations, prints and decorative objects by local artists whose unique practices overlap with contemporary craft—Paul Coors, Guy Michael Davis, Terence Hammonds, Katie Parker, and design collective Such + Such. Delicately tethering themselves to Cincinnati’s rich history of decorative craft production and skilled artisanal trades, these artists have forged their own paths by breaking new ground, each taking dynamic new approaches in redefining traditional processes and traditional spaces. They remix materials and content, inject whimsy and subversion into the aesthetic conversation, creating natural and unnatural tensions that draw the viewer in and beg for closer inspection.

The Living Room May 18—September 2, 2013 Curated by Justine...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:33:00 -0400

The Living Room

May 18—September 2, 2013

Curated by Justine Ludwig

A bold endeavor breaking traditional museum boundaries, The Living Room presents alternate modes of experiencing art within a museum setting. Featuring local artists who overlap with contemporary craft, this exhibition is comprised of several room vignettes meant to facilitate interaction, occupation, conversation and lounging for extended periods of time. The sitting area features an elaborately tiled hearth as the main focal point, a custom-made sofa, a bearskin rug sculpted from wood and ceramic chandeliers. To create the bespoke tiles and realize the hearth’s unique surround, the artists worked with the legendary Rookwood Pottery Company. Wall treatments incorporating print and projection complete the vignette. Beyond that is an area with a sunken dining table and extremely low hanging light fixtures, forcing intimacy among those who gather there. Finally, the rear of the gallery is conceived of as the “backyard,” where a large tree house takes advantage of the space’s increased height and light. Functioning as a type of living space, the exhibition is only considered complete when visitors occupy it. Additionally, the space will be used to host various programs and performances during the run.

The Living Room features site-specific installations, prints and decorative objects by Paul Coors, Guy Michael Davis, Terence Hammonds, Katie Parker, and design collective Such + Such.

A special thanks to:
Marilyn and Martin Wade; Jim and Linda Miller; ArtsWave Corporate Partner: US Bank

jeremykramerphoto: Had an awesome shoot tonight with the...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:18:43 -0400

jeremykramerphoto:

Had an awesome shoot tonight with the PB&J guys! #photoshoot #vscocam #instagramhub #onlocation (at University Club)

Test mill in plaster. Proper crispy.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:29:22 -0400

Test mill in plaster. Proper crispy.

Lions and tigers and bears and all types of shit up in the cut.

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:47:00 -0500

Lions and tigers and bears and all types of shit up in the cut.

Big news today! Needless to say we’re pretty excited.

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:04:45 -0500

Big news today! Needless to say we’re pretty excited.

Hot off the press! Check out the February 2013 issue of...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:19:00 -0500

Hot off the press! Check out the February 2013 issue of Cincinnati Magazine for a great write up on us and our friends at Losantiville.

Our Largest sign to date. This bad boy is 14 feet long and 4...

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:05:19 -0500

Our Largest sign to date. This bad boy is 14 feet long and 4 feet tall. Make sure to check it out in person at the Incline Public House opening very soon.

The place Such + Such calls home got some press today. Thanks...

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:26:33 -0500

The place Such + Such calls home got some press today. Thanks City Beat.

Such & Such’s pointedly vague slogan, “We make things,” is probably the best way to describe what these companies do. Because nearly every member of Losantiville holds a degree in industrial design, there is a heavy focus on creating products and conducting business in that field — producing furniture, signs and urban-inspired art. But talents range from The LaunchWerk’s design consulting to Keller’s sculpture and lighting work to Heckman’s intricate wooden ornaments.

Another awesome video from the very cool gentlemen over at Queen...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:36:00 -0500

Another awesome video from the very cool gentlemen over at Queen City Project.

Some more Block Clock love! This time from the fine folks at Her...

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:57:31 -0500

Some more Block Clock love! This time from the fine folks at Her Magazine.

Beautifully Carved Block Clocks by Such + Such Does wood...

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:21:49 -0500

Beautifully Carved Block Clocks by Such + Such

Does wood sparkle? I would swear that the elegantly multifaceted Block Clocks, from Cincinnati’s Such + Such studio, seem to glisten like gems as I turn them from side to side or glimpse them from different areas of a room; from one or two angles, in a certain light, they appear almost perfectly flat. The clocks are made by the three industrial designers of Such + Such from locally available hard woods, shown here in black walnut and hard maple. I love that the super-minimal clock face lets the wood sing, with just a small, ticking pop of blue—the second hand—to draw the eye. -Danielle Maestretti

Quan Hapa’s HDU and Wood sign in the wild.

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:21:53 -0500

Quan Hapa’s HDU and Wood sign in the wild.

Zach getting PYT’ed for our Cincinnati Magazine...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:15:04 -0500

Zach getting PYT’ed for our Cincinnati Magazine photoshoot.

A fancy new sign for QUAN HAPA [OTR]. Coming to a Vine Street...

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:39:01 -0500

A fancy new sign for QUAN HAPA [OTR]. Coming to a Vine Street near you.

Today we’re working on a sign for our friends over at Quan...

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:03:50 -0500

Today we’re working on a sign for our friends over at Quan Hapa. Next up is some color and a stained wood border. More to come…

Stop by Losantiville tonight and pick out your very own Block...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:57:17 -0500

Stop by Losantiville tonight and pick out your very own Block Clock!

Or if you’re from the internets you can always get them at our shop.

Our CoSign signs in the wild!

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:42:00 -0500

Our CoSign signs in the wild!

Over the past few months we have been working with the...

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:02:00 -0500

Over the past few months we have been working with the initiative CoSIGN and the American Sign Museum to bring a “critical mass of new business signage” to the local city of Northside.

Of the eleven businesses/designers (out of 20) that made it through to the final round. We were lucky enough to work with three of them bringing their concepts to fruition.

Fabricate designed by Chris Glass

Northside International Airport designed by Jason Snell of WHBV

Wireless Plus Designed by Paul Coors

The signs we be unveiled 11/23/12 starting at 12:00. Click for schedule and map.

A big thanks also goes out to Eric Avner of the Haile U.S. Bank Foundation and Megan Deal of Little Thing Labs for putting together something awesome.

lamp prototypes hanging out at Such + Such.

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:12:00 -0400

lamp prototypes hanging out at Such + Such.