Oil has been the protagonist in the industrial history and transformed
our world since the last century. Its role and impact in the world
economy and population are huge and the possible consequences of a
depletion are under the scientific microscope the last years. This is
because the Oil era is about to reach to an end and according to many
experts we may have reached the peak oil point; a point when the
maximum rate of global petroleum extraction is reached, after which the
rate of production enters terminal decline.
The peak oil project was created by
Charlie Davidson as a reminder of the “
Oil age”
as we know it. Trees just like in the oil formation period are once
again the protagonists. This time they have not been sculptured by the
nature but the man himself instead. Trunks of mahogany trees have been
used in order to create the basic form of the concept. The elaborated
wavy lines design gives an elastic impression that makes the wood
structure look “lighter”. A glossy black plastic comes to render the
surface giving an impressive effect. The result is an eye catching
curvy polished surface where light is reflected, a really striking
design object. More than a table the peak oil represents “a synthetic
tomb stone, an iconic and slick reminder of those times to pass.”
Charlie Davidson was born in England on 30th December
1970. He graduated Birmingham Polytechnic 1992 (BA Furniture Design)
and upon his graduation he presented his collection at the New
Designers show in London. Fascinated by his work, LEGO offered him a
creative visionary and concept designer position on a freelance basis.
Sony Playstation, Levi’s and BBH followed among others offering the
designer the opportunity to explore new areas such as television and
photography. His work style is hard to define as it continuously
transforms through new influences from different areas. Technology,
processes, materials and nature are the inspiration source for Charlie
whose philosophy is “Design it simply, make it beautifully and be sure
it’s necessary”. Charlie Davidson Studio has participated and awarded
in various exhibitions around the world including Frankfurt, London,
Milan, New York and Tokyo.
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