elinor portnoy explores kitchen tools with sculptural glass juicers

elinor portnoy explores kitchen tools with sculptural glass juicers 
all images courtesy of elinor portnoy

the kitchen counter isn’t merely a working station, it’s also a display open to admiration, judging, and comment by friends, family, and guests. appliances and tools have the potential to be decorative, sculptural elements; much like a bookend on the shelf, or a paperweight in the office. ‘juicer’, by royal college of art student elinor portnoy, is an exploration into the form and function of a kitchen tool. 

each product was influenced by the color of the fruit it’s meant to be used for 

each ‘juicer’ is composed of multiple layers of colored glass, handblown by a skilled artisan at RCA. using a cold-working method, portnoy was able to peel off layers, forming it into the perfect shape for squeezing fruits. colors were drawn from different fruits and their vibrancy makes ‘juicer’ feel as much like an art object as a functional one. the inner portion is bubbled — to reduce weight — and the outer layer is sandblasted to create a strong, reliable grip. 

each ‘juicer’ is carved into a functional, sculptural object 

a hollow interior makes it light weight

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edited by: nick brink | designboom