[ volume gallery ] presents the Wrong Chairs by design collaborative Norman Kelley, opening 15 November with a reception from 6 > 8p at 845 West Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607. Norman Kelley’s Wrong Chairs purposefully disrupt the notion of “correctness” through the iconic Windsor chair. The Windsor chair, with its British roots, has become a symbol of colonial America – chairs that are democratic in design, occupying both domestic and public spaces. “At first glance, these are Windsors; they blend into the images we hold of domestic places we’ve encountered at some point or another, but, at second glance, they’re more unreasonable,” says NK.

event> volume 17: norman kelly | wrong chairs
venue> [ volume gallery ] | 845 west washington 3rd floor | chicago usa
date> 15 november 2013 > 25 january 2014
opening reception> 15 november | 6 > 8p

[ Volume Gallery ] is an event-based gallery with a specific focus on American design, and a strong emphasis placed on emerging contemporary designers. The Volume Gallery releases editions, publications and organizes exhibits that showcase the work of American designers to regional, national and international audiences.