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Now Isn't That Lovely by Stephen Johnson

Gallery Fumi in London presents Now Isn't That Lovely, a series of one-off objects by artist Stephen Johnson.

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The objects are created by welding together metal animal figurines.

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See more of Johnson's work in our earlier story.

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Here's some info from the gallery:

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‘Now isn’t that lovely’ by Stephen Johnson
Edition of 7 from Gallery Fumi

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By designing items void of physical function, the ‘Now Isn’t That Lovely’ range aims to expand people’s perceptions of design. It sets out to highlight how design can reside in the cognitive, as well as its more commonly perceived physical state. By using objects of ornament from the domestic interior, the collection underlines how design can serve to fulfil emotional needs like escapism, nostalgia and humour.