Material Whirl

wool-aluminum, by Renate Vos

Reflective concrete, wood you can bend and shape, and metal bubble wrap ~ not to mention wool that's strong enough to be shaped into a chair ~ are some of the new, highly creative and exciting materials that were on display at this year's NeoCon show in Chicago. Odd name for a show that's, thankfully, not about politics, but there you have it: http://www.interiorsandsources.com/article-details/articleid/17331/title/celebrating-30-years-of-material-innovation.aspx