Evolution is a journey, not a destination. No stage or form is more important, better or worse than another. They’re all part of an enriching, dynamic cycle of becoming.
At Tait, we’re on a dedicated journey to be more responsible – and make more responsibly. We are still learning, and will always be. As we continue to seek out new ideas and methods, grounded in our deepest values, to inform and inspire our path forward, we invite you to come with us.
One of our greatest teachers is the metal we work with. It is the lens through which we experience creative possibility and practical limits. It’s how we understand the subtlety of inner workings and why we marvel at outer luminosity. Our days and our dreams are filled with a million shades of grey.
One of the five original elements, metal is borne of the earth, rusted by water in air, and shaped by fire. In an endless cycle, it re-forms and realises a host of different visions.
This is pure transformation, brought to life in elemental form. At Tait, we see firsthand how metal bends and flexes to enable remarkable expression; and paradoxically, how it holds tension with seemingly infinite strength. With our hands and our machines, we learn it, shape it, and help give it life in a new form.
In a spirit of wonder and curiosity, we invite you to explore the raw beauty, creative potential and steady persistence of metal.
Alongside The Beauty and Persistence of Metal, Tait also present Forward Focus | Student Built Chairs Created from Waste curated by Zachary Frankel in collaboration with Hester Hornbrook Academy. View the transformative power of collaboration and discover the ingenious creations of tomorrow’s generation, where young students mentored by Melbourne based creatives, unveil their innovative chairs crafted entirely from waste materials and limited tools.
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The exhibition opens on Thursday 14 May. The official opening event for ‘Lustre’ is on Friday 15 May at 9.30am in the Tait Melbourne showroom, and the exhibition will run until 5pm Saturday 23 May. Visitors will also glimpse the new expanded Swing Collection.
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