Derek Pearce’s Water Tables are not just furniture; they are a confluence of art, illusion, and whimsy. Each piece is meticulously crafted to create the enchanting illusion of animals serenely floating through water. The glass surface represents the water’s calm, while the figures of hippos, dolphins, and other creatures form the base, appearing to emerge from the depths. These tables are more than functional items; they are a statement, a piece of art that invites conversation and admiration.
Pearce’s work is a testament to the power of imagination and the seamless integration of form and function. His tables challenge our perceptions, blurring the lines between the tangible and the fantastical. The animals, half-submerged, carry a sense of peace into any living space, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary. It’s this transformative quality that makes Pearce’s Water Tables a true masterpiece of interior design.
My work has always been about passion, the flow of form, the blending together of techniques and materials, and the manifestation of concepts in wit and word play. I love studying animals and birds, The HIPPO TABLE has always been a favourite. As a centerpiece it can dominate a room with its imposing voluptuous shape – and yet the sleepy pose has a calming effect on the atmosphere in any room. These tables are conversation pieces – they will either stimulate, or stop the conversation.
Derek Pearce
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