Trent Jansen in conversation

Australian object designer Trent Jansen discusses working in Mumbai for three weeks to create what became Porosity Kabari.

Joined on the trip by artist/architect Richard Goodwin and Indian design thinker Ishan Khosla the project challenged them to produce furniture and object pieces, made from materials and craftsmanship sourced solely from the ‘Chor Bazaar’ (thieves market) and ‘Kabari Bazaars’ (junk markets) in Mumbai, India.

For this project, Trent Jansen explored the Indian notion of ‘jugaad’ - doing just enough with what you have on hand and figuring it out as you go. At first it made him nervous. In contrast to his usual thoroughly researched projects, this jugaad process was a free fall. It was based on observations and reactions – generating ideas by improvising forms and using only the techniques and materials that were readily available.

Trent will discuss his experiences of working in a different way from his normal practice and how this affected the creative process.

Where: Australian Design Centre, 101-115 William Street, Darlinghurst

Time: 6-8pm

Free event, bookings required

Image: Amy Luschwitz