Extant
Series of metal
explorations.
2022
Series of metal
explorations.
2022
This series of metal objects were the predescesors to my capstone project “Future Remnants”. They were a way for me to work through an unknown by making in a material that I love. Before I started working in steel I worked in jewellery scale and material (silver and copper mostly) but moving into steel allowed me to scale up in the dimension of the work I was making. The forms and textures of these objects are heavily inspired by underwater sealife.
- “Ray One” spot welded sheet metal form refrencing ocean lifeforms.
- Shibuichi (silver copper alloy) cast and hammered form.
- Shibuichi pendant form.
- “Extant” final form – bended found perforated sheet steel into a light form with a canvas light diffuser.
- “Extant” detail.
- “Extant” detail.
- “Extant” in a different way.
About Me
Hello, my name is Karla Erasmus and I’m an industrial designer currently practicing in Vancouver BC, located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I graduated from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in May 2023.
Hello, my name is Karla Erasmus and I’m an industrial designer currently practicing in Vancouver BC, located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. I graduated from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in May 2023.
Scope of Work
Over the past few years I’ve become familiar with a variety of materials and process and types of design. I’ve worked with wood, textiles, and metal as my primary materials but I love to explore unfamiliar materials. In addition to traditional design (furniture and product) I’m also interested in jewelery design as well as engaging in speculative and critical design.
Over the past few years I’ve become familiar with a variety of materials and process and types of design. I’ve worked with wood, textiles, and metal as my primary materials but I love to explore unfamiliar materials. In addition to traditional design (furniture and product) I’m also interested in jewelery design as well as engaging in speculative and critical design.