“Transformative Repair x JamFactory investigates how artists, designers and craftspeople can creatively repair damaged goods to reduce consumption, and restore values and meaning to our relationships with objects.

Andrew Carvolth x Khai Liew chair

Last year Khai Liew personally chose designer and craftsperson Andrew Carvolth to repair a broken chair he designed in 2003. Carvolth combined weaving and traditional wood working techniques, many used by Khai himself, to graft a new seat and front legs onto the chair. Owned by a valued client of Khai Liew.”

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In memory of Alice Potter and Khai Liew.

Lead Investigator: Guy Keulemans

Co-Investigator: Trent Jansen

Partner Investigator (JamFactory): Brian Parkes

Partner Investigator (Australian Design Centre): Lisa Cahill

Advisory Committee: Liane Rossler, Gay Hawkins and Joanna van der Zanden

Research Associate: Melinda Gaughwin

Directing: Guy Keulemans

Filming and Editing: Randy Larcombe

Portrait Photography and Assistant Filmography: Alex

Robertson

Music: Oli Chang

Photography: Connor Patterson

Communication Design: Baron Chau

2024