Fred Baier in conversation

Join us ‘in conversation’ with Fred Baier, following his recent exhibition ‘Form Swallows Function’ at the New Art Centre (Jan – May 2021). Featuring conversation with Timothy Revell from the Articulation initiative and A Level students from Dauntsey’s School. 

'Form Swallows Function' presented Baier as a ‘furniture artist' (a term the artist has used himself) and explored the relationships between geometry and function, making and concept.

The artist was amongst the first furniture designers to recognise the potential of computers and digital rendering programs as tools to assist and advance the practice of three-dimensional design but has recently returned to early works in order to question our increasing reliance on digital technology.  We discuss and explore these ideas, as well as considering what makes furniture, managing sales and commissions as well as reviewing his own education journey.

The Roche Court Educational Trust works with over 6,000 children, young people and specialist groups annually, at both the Sculpture Park and elsewhere. We encourage an exploration of modern and contemporary art through our specialist looking, thinking & speaking approach.

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'Form Swallows Function' was curated by Lewis Gilbert. More information can be found here: Fred Baier: form swallows function — NewArtCentre. (sculpture.uk.com)

For more information on Fred Baier, follow this link: Fred Baier Furniture

Thanks to: Dan Coggins for recording and editing the podcast, and Zach James for his support in post-production. Also Antonia Beard from the New Art Centre

Funded by the RSA Catalyst Seed Award.

Image credit: Fred Baier 'Tool (to place you in the) Here and Now'