LOOK: This Architect Transforms Old Wood Into Furniture And Functional Art

In Agi Pagkatipunan’s hands, timber culled from antique homes get a new lease on life

Metro. Style Socials Team

<div><br/></div><p>An increasing awareness for a sustainable future shapes consumers nowadays.  In a social media analysis, trend forecaster, WGSN, reports that most popular search keywords in their Influencer Map from 2017-2021 are “timeless”, “versatile” and “repair,” pointing to the consumer’s heightened interest in a shared responsibility for the environment.  From fashion to interiors, not only are they interested in knowing what styles are en vogue.  They also want to know what they can do to promote sustainable actions such as promoting the reuse and upcycling of materials.  It is timely, then, that <a href="https://www.artloungemanila.com/" target="_blank">Art Lounge Manila</a> launched <a href="https://www.instagram.com/agipagkatipunan/?hl=en" target="_blank">Agi Pagkatipunan</a>’s exhibit,<em> Gatong</em>, in their Molito space.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/ca08ed6b-bb17-45bf-80af-6b6b82159980_agi pagkatipunan hangin at tubig 101" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Agi Pagkatipunan    HANGIN SA TUBIG 101” X 42” inches Kamagong, Yakal, Ipil, Molave, Dao, Tindalo,  2022<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>To many of us, creating from raw nature could be seen as a revolutionary concept. Especially for those of us who are used to what is fast, easy and utilitarian devoid of nuance and oftentimes the frivolity of the innate shape and forms evident in nature. However, for Agi Pagkatipunan nature and the raw natural forms, and nuances provided by nature are what he uses to ignite his creativity and fuel his passion for creating beautifully nuanced, organic forms in his unique brand of functional art.</p><div><br/></div><p>He draws inspiration mainly from his extensive collection of old wood sourced from antique homes as well a host of exotic and rare hardwood. To the untrained eye, this staggering collection would appear as nothing more than a pile of firewood or ‘<em>pang gatong</em>’ but to a master of his craft and his medium, he sees the potential of each piece of wood at a single glance. He relishes in the process of using the materials unique flaws and characteristics to each unique piece that comes from his workshop. The resulting work is a higly nuances and organic work that is truly and interaction of nature&#x27;s own design and the artists unique eye, skill and mastery of his craft.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/7cf656dd-c0ae-4d31-9f33-3e437b1f779f_agi patungan at taguan 94x18.25x34 dao,kamgong,yakal,ipil,molave .png 295k.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Agi Pagkatipunan  PATUNGAN AT TAGUAN 44” x 18” x 33 inches Dao, Kamagong, Yakal, Ipil, 2022<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>To witness Agi Pagkatipunan work is to watch a master in his element. The process of creation appears almost as easy as breath. There is a certain fluidity and ease to his process. But also if one is to take a deeper look, a closer look you see the keen experienced eye intuiting the strengths and weaknesses of each piece of wood and divining seemingly in an instant, the best way to carve, hone and utilize each piece to maximize its strength, beauty and functionality. What we do not see in a masters work is the years and years of work and experience that goes into each stroke of a chisel or how much information is gathered about the material by even lightest touch on wood. The sign of a true master his peak truly elevates his craft into art.</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0122188a-fdd1-41a0-b469-8c3cec041e88_agi_landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9ac72edb-3502-45fa-a465-a97572ff3199_agi pagkatipunan mahiwaga 16.5x10x12 inches kamagong,yakal,balayong,beech,2022 .png 255k .jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2aeb97eb-e3c5-465a-b578-f9544df2f9df_agi pagkatipunan hangin at tubig 101" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/56c47ef6-c825-4029-8133-05dd7c5eb79f_agi pagkatipunan paraosan iii 38.5x30x26 inches kamagong,ipil,yakal,balayong 220k.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8051e441-0753-4dea-bfac-552af4f1144e_agi pagkatipunan paru parong  1 70x43 kmagong,yakal,ipil,molave dao balayong supa 290k.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/394d12ac-6e99-45a8-baf4-7679bc1e4f85_agi pagkatipunan taliwas 13.5x18x20 inches kamagong,yakal,balayong,beech,2022 .png 140k.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/301d1669-1cd5-474a-9336-bdb247fb18ed_agi patungan at taguan 94x18.25x34 dao,kamgong,yakal,ipil,molave .png 295k.jpeg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Mahiwaga - 16.5” X 10 X 12 inchesMolave2022<cite>Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila Molito</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Hangin Sa Tubig - 101” X 42” inchesKamagong, Yakal, Ipil,Molave, Dao, Tindalo, 2022<cite>Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila Molito</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Paraosan 2 - 38.5 “ x 30” x 20.5” inchesKamagong, Yakal, Ipil,Balayoing2022<cite>Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila Molito</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Paru Parong 1 - 70&#x27;&#x27;x43&#x27;&#x27;InchesKamagong, Yakal, Ipil,Molave, Dao, Saplungan,Tindalo, Supa, Balayong2022<cite>Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila Molito</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Taliwas - 13.5” x 18” x 20” inchesYakal, Ipil,2022<cite>Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila Molito</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Patungan At Taguan - 44” x 18” x 33 inchesDao, Kamagong, Yakal, Ipil,2022<cite>Courtesy of Art Lounge Manila Molito</cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><p>As an architect by profession, Agi Pagkatipunan is guided by the words of Louis Sullivan that “Form Follows Function.” This is evident in his work in such a way that he remains true to the form that nature had provided and creates function out of it. We see this in how he features the full pattern of wood grain preserving it across multiple panels in each piece so it appears as though the wood grain continues throughout each piece, or how he uses the natural curves of the wood to create an almost ergonomic support in a chair or bench. He also never stains the wood but rather uses the natural shades and tones of different varieties of wood to create depth and contrast in his pieces. He has mastered the technique with such grace but also with such meticulous detail that the result is always a surprise.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>For more information visit<a href="www.artloungemanila.com" target="_blank"></a> <a href="www.artloungemanila.com" target="_blank">www.artloungemanila.com</a>. You may also check their social media pages FB: @ArtLoungeManila for more details.</em></div>

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LOOK: This Architect Transforms Old Wood Into Furniture And Functional Art

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