With unique asymmetric designs that mimic the curves of the body and the natural landscape, Valentin Tinc's new furniture range, Anima-Demoiselle, is designed for wellbeing.

An exhibition of his 'blobjects' is on until the end of May at Flagstaff Fine Art Gallery in Devonport, Auckland.With unique asymmetric designs that mimic the curves of the body and the natural landscape, Valentin Tinc's new furniture range, Anima-Demoiselle, is designed for wellbeing.

An exhibition of his 'blobjects' is on until the end of May at Flagstaff Fine Art Gallery in Devonport, Auckland.The philosophy of designing for wellbeing reflects the fact that our daily connections with the furniture and objects around us affect our wellbeing in a myriad of ways. It is as if these objects have a unique spirit, hence the name 'Anima', meaning 'soul'.

Valentin acknowledges that there is a psychological as well as physical relationship between furniture or objects and the people who use them. On the physical side, Tinc's designs are created to blend smoothly with a person's body or actions, employing the principles of ergonomics.

The designs fall into the fairly new category of 'blobjects', a growing world-wide category of designs that seek to reconnect with nature, responding to society's need for familiar, organic forms.

The abstract and essentially sculptural range includes collaborations with Valentin's wife, painter Cristina Popovici, winner of the Centre of Contemporary Art Award.

Past collaborations saw the North Shore residents win the Dulux Colour Award for Creative Expression in 2004, coming Highly Commended in the Best Design - Product category the same year.

The fiberglass indoor/outdoor range includes Anima chairs, coffee tables and XL, which can take months to individually produce, following a rigid technical process, using industrial fiberglass, fabric, paper and gel-coat paint.

What: 100% Organic Design
When: 11-31 May 2007
Where: Flagstaff Fine Art Gallery, Devonport, Auckland