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AFRICAN STORIES THROUGH FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
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NasaRa console
Nasara was a Zande woman who lived in the Uele region during the early twentieth century. She was married to Chief Akenge, a leader whose authority extended south of Poko during a period when colonial and economic forces were reshaping local traditions. The Nasara Console is created in honor of this legacy. Its sweeping lines and organic forms echo the curved silhouette of the sculptural hair that adorned women of the Zande court. The first expression of this inspiration was the Nasara Screen, followed by abstract artworks and reclaimed wood vessels that explored the same vocabulary of arcs and repetition. These motifs have since been tessellated into the shapes that define the Nasara Console.
Nasara CONSOLE
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Year of design: 2022
Year of creation: 2023
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Description:
The Nasara Console is created through a careful balance of digital technology and hand making. Its flowing curves are first developed in precise 3D models that guide fabrication. Solid red oak is then cnc cut and through touch to achieve smooth, continuous surfaces. Engineered stone inlays are set flush into the timber and a 12 mm stone top is polished to complement the warmth of the wood. The steel frame is cut, rolled, bent and welded by hand, then meticulously smoothed and powder coated for strength and longevity. Every connection, surface and material interaction is thoughtfully crafted to honour both innovation and tradition.​
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​Dimensions:
(Height x Length x Depth in cm)
205 cm x 55 cm x 87 cm
The Nasara Console carries this story into contemporary craft. Its flowing curves draw directly from the silhouette of that iconic hairstyle. From the first Nasara Screen to the artworks and vessels that followed, these motifs have been studied, abstracted and reimagined into a design language that honors the ingenuity of Zande makers. A dialogue between technology and handcraft brings the console to life. Its complex geometry is developed through precise digital modeling before being translated into solid red oak that is CNC cut, hand sanded and sealed to achieve smooth, continuous surfaces. Engineered stone inlays are set flush into the timber, and a 12 mm stone top is polished to complement the warmth of the wood. The steel frame is cut, rolled, bent and welded by hand, then meticulously smoothed and powder coated for longevity and seamless texture.
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Every component of the Nasara Console carries the mark of human making. It reflects a careful balance between innovation and tradition, contemporary tools and timeless skill. This piece stands as a tribute to Nasara and to the many African women whose creativity shaped visual culture, affirming that heritage continues to evolve through the minds and hands of those who craft in the present.
