CHAIR 03, AMATE
This environmentally conscious chair utilizes natural and recycled fibers, an ancient Amate papermaking technique. The artists, Samuel Aguirre and Tony Torres, first met in 2023 during a papermaking class, inspiring Samuel to explore 3D objects rooted in traditional papermaking. Tony, a Chicano artist, integrates the Amate technique into his work to illuminate Mesoamerican history. This interdisciplinary project merges future furniture design with historical practices, resulting in a symbolic Chair 3, Amate.