CERVIDAE coffee table

ABOUT


Chance Shermet is a Toronto-based artist & designer who creates works intersecting the areas of object, sculpture, visuals and space. After completing a co-op at a cabinet shop, Chance developed a passion for woodworking, leading to a fascination with the objects and materials we interact with. He recently completed the Industrial Design program at OCAD University in 2021 and has shown across Toronto at Artscape Gibraltar Point, DesignTO x OCAD U, J-Spot and Ignite Gallery.


Chance finds inspiration from morphing human culture and behavior, and Natural phenomena. Objects are often referenced or used a lens to interrogate the dynamic relationship between Nature, place, and people. Working mostly in natural materials, his goal is to imbue works with a timeless quality in conversation and critique of the existential, social, and environmental issues we face collectively. 

 

Adderstone (Portal), 2023

SPROUT Table Lamp


Concrete, brass, braided cord

This visualization of original lamp concept "Sprout", shows a modern marriage of materials inspired by the contrast of natural growth in the urban environment.

POND TABLES

The tables attempt to capture the depth and reflective quality of bodies of water like ponds or puddles. The neatly extruded organic curves seamlessly meet the reflective surface on top. A splash of reflected light and rich walnut.

SHIELD Desk 

This desk was inspired by smooth rock formations of the Canadian shield. The felted walls protruding from the desk surface act as privacy screens and pin-boards, and have good acoustic properties for working. Scale model prototype.

 

ASKEW Wall Clock


Polyurethane foam, aluminum & brass detailing


Askew stays balanced with its geometric composition, while embracing asymmetry. The sharp form language created by the sundial-like shadows and hands is meant to contrast the tranquility of the classic circular shape.


Produced by CNC milling into rigid foam. Quartz movement components.

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