Kersplat Coffee Table by James Ian Killinger
James Ian Killinger, a 2008 graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Design, has sent us images of the Kersplat Coffee Table that he created.
James says:
A liquid’s life is an ephemeral one. Its molecular structure determines that its movements are transient and fleeting—chaotic, yet bound by the laws of physics. There is a simple elegance to the moment liquid collides with a denser surface. I wanted to hold onto that moment a little longer. Capture it. Examine it.
Believe it or not, this piece was actually crafted out of poplar wood. After shaping the individual “splatters tendrils,” they were joined to a base and the piece was finessed further. Ensuring that each of the four contact splatters were level and even was paramount. The table was then painted in a high gloss red and topped off by a custom cut piece of glass.
Visit James Ian Killinger’s page on Coroflot – here.
Lance on 12 Jun 2009 at 3:13 am #
This would go great in the lobby of the Nickelodeon Television studios, and I say that with great admiration too.
It’s a fun piece and very imaginative. I could see it in a stark white loft as well.
Anon on 12 Jun 2009 at 2:54 pm #
A smart move would have been to have only three points of contact. Then getting them all perfectly level would have been easy… as three points always make a flat plane.
James on 13 Jun 2009 at 2:09 pm #
Anon(ymous),
Three points of contact would have been a smart move only if I had intended the glass surface to be circular. True, it would have been “easier” to just make three, but I am always up for a challenge! Following my aesthetic/functional sensibilities, I opted for the stability of four contact points and an elliptical glass top.
Many thanks to Dave for requesting my work and many more for everyone checking this out!
Kae James on 15 Jun 2009 at 6:57 pm #
i absolutely love this it’s fun. perfect for any creative mind
Ashley on 07 Oct 2009 at 7:34 am #
This would look amaaaaaazing in my loft.