Locki Humphrey
Locki Humphrey — 'Woven Bench Seat', 2026
'Expanding on techniques developed for their May 2025 solo exhibition Oxide, this modular bench seat by Locki translates their woven leather cushions into a broader, architectural scale. Each unit is defined by a generously sized woven cactus leather cushion, using natural sap latex in place of conventional plastic foam, and secured using a corset weave on the underneath. Set within a powder-coated steel frame and softened by waxed Spotted Gum legs and subtle brass detailing, the flat-pack bench units are designed to connect along either edge, allowing the composition to shift and expand in response to the client's needs.
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Locki's (they/them) approach to object design focuses on minimal intervention, craft and sustainability. Their process is driven by both intuition and intention, an exploration of material, colour, texture, proportion and the potential of recycled materials. Championing Australian manufacturing and designing for deconstruction, Locki's contemporary furniture and lighting collections challenge convention by balancing craft and innovation. The resulting pieces feel both familiar and refreshingly new.
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FUTUREOBJEKT — Melbourne Art Fair — February 19 – 22 2026
Conscious Craft - The Future is in the Making
Design begins with desire – with the urge to create, to connect and to shape the future. Conscious Craft – The Future is in the Making invites audiences into a space where exceptional design meets deep material intelligence. Curated by Craft, this exhibition showcases the work of four pioneering artists and makers: Isabel Avendaño-Hazbún, Billie Civello, Claire Ellis, and Locki Humphrey.
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Material: Cactus Leather, Spotted Gum, Sap Latex, Steel, Brass, Cotton, Wax
Dimensions: 78 (w) x 58 (d) x 41cm (h)
Please note when purchasing, exhibition works are to be collected when exhibition closes.
Shipping costs may be estimates. Please feel free to contact shop@craft.org.au who will be available to provide an Art Courier quote or shipping costs for larger items.