As part of the ANYTIME SOON design presentations curated by Association Viafarini, Milan ANYTIME SOON. AUSTRALIA launches new art and design products and concepts by Mathew Butler, Marc Pascal and Simone LeAmon. Placing value in the artistic message the OZ installations bring together the cultural discourses of the visual arts and commerce toward the development of original product design. Lighting, furniture, art, storytelling and performance combine to reveal the ‘other’ side of Australian design culture. Anytime Soon. Australia is proudly supported by Omvivo.

Mathew Butler. ‘Zaishu’ project: Urban Anthropology
A ‘Zaishu’ is a flat packed portable seat/table/box that is made from non-precious plywood featuring original artwork. Zaishu uses design as a catalyst to bring the people of different cultures and communities together to speak of the abiding themes of design and social engagement. The painting of the artwork and assembly of the ‘Zaishu’ is performed by community groups at interactive events and not in a factory. The core spirit of Zaishu is participation, creativity, sustainability and evolution.
Marc Pascal. I can’t see my face!
Welcome to the world of Marc Pascal - a world in which the slinky, sensual, sexy and surreal harbour, this is an alternate world, one where the imagination extends beyond form and everything is larger than life!
I can’t see my face is a floor to ceiling installation featuring recent lighting and products by Marc Pascal for Omvivio. In the company of his elegant chandelier named Eyoi Yoi and vases Vovo and Unu Unu Pascal introduces us to the many characters and personalities who have inspired his lamps, pendants, vases and dining accessories in a larger than life wall cartoon.
Simone LeAmon. A Supersystem Concept for 5 Products & Post object confessions
How do a day bed, timepiece, light, kettle and purse relate – and generate from the same source, separate and go back together again, and why does Simone LeAmon kiss motorbikes when she is in Milan? A Supersystem Concept for 5 Products is a cerebral/visual design proposal, which explores the notion of lifestyle products in the company of general human affections such as desire, comfort, disappointment and love. Using digital technologies, video, photography and text LeAmon weaves a series of compelling tales titled Post Object Confessions in which motorbikes and purses, and bikinis and headlights come together – naturally, in new product designs.