FORMICA EXHIBITION FOR NEOCON

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 1997

An adjustable louver was constructed from the raw kraft paper backing that is used in plastic laminate production. Shaped as a simple "vee", each louvre blade was manufactured from a hardwood hub and kraft paper laminate stiffening ribs. Hanging hardware and cabling was stainless steel.

This piece was shown at numerous international locations as part of a Formica Corporation travelling exhibit.

Detail

Closeup detail of the individual blades and the football shaped hardwood handle, strung along the stainless cable.

Photo by William Kildow.

Detail in Motion

A time lapse view of the louvers in motion.

Photo by William Kildow.

Overall View

The entire exhibition piece with cam shaped gear overhead and leather bound counterweight below.

Photo by Barbara Karant.