“CURVE Bench finishes off the space and gives it a meaning, a sense of place.”
Glyndebourne’s comment made my heart sing. It has been a dream come true to have our two CURVE Metal benches gain a permanent home at Glyndebourne.
Designed in 2019 (following the successful launch of the original wooden CURVE bench in 2018) and exhibited at Index Dubai 2019 with digital designers Recursive AV, the metallic finished benches are now sitting in Glyndebourne’s Gallery and Archive. Well-travelled, their lustrous patina revealing their journey, the two benches provide a beautiful, comfortable perch from which to admire the current exhibitions including Cover to Cover, celebrating 70 years of the Glyndebourne Festival Programme Book.
The brilliant golden, hand-applied metallic finish on the benches mirrors the resplendence of this renowned venue – a place buzzing with energy and creativity, where all one’s senses are awakened. There’s a wonderful synergy between the opera at Glyndebourne connecting people through music and the organic connection that happens between people sitting on the CURVE benches. I am thrilled these two have now come together. It was only when I was there the other day with photographer Marcus Peel, seeing the benches in the space with my own eyes, that I could really believe it had happened.
As we all emerge this summer, into the sun, into society with friends, family and strangers, into theatres, music venues, gardens, the seaside - wherever you may go seeking escape - I hope you find connection, inspiration and a moment of transcendence.
Credit: Photography by Marcus Peel