Kurunpa Kunpu | Strong Spirit

21st September 2024

Mint is pleased to unveil two innovative projects produced by Australian designers Trent Jansen, Tanya Singer, Errol Evans, and Johnny Nargoodah. The first project, titled ‘Kurunpa Kunpu’ (Strong Spirit), showcases the work of Tanya, Errol, and Trent. During their time in Railway Bore and Thirrou on the southern coast of New South Wales, they explored their connections to family, community and Country. By engaging with their cultural practices and traditions, they produced a collection that honors the resilience of both First Nations People and the land. The second project, ‘Partu’ (Skin), led by Johnny and Trent, also tackles pressing issues like climate change and underscores the importance of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Manta Pilti Cabinet
The limited edition Manta Pilti Cabinet, by Tanya Singer and Trent Jansen symbolises the urgent issue of climate change in Indulkana, South Australia, using the motif of cracking sand convey its narrative.

Materials | Hard maple and brass
Dimensions | W104 x D104 x H190 cm

Manta Pilti Low Credenza

While this one of three limited-edition credenza crafted by Tanya and Trent, conveys a similar message to the cabinet, Tanya has also paired it with a reference to the increasingly are Parakeelaya flower, a delicate purple boom which is threatened by rising temperatures, little rainfall and sandy soil.

Materials | Walnut and brass
Dimensions | W240 x D61 x H73cm

Manta Pilti Low Chair
While being a remarkable addition to any space, the Manta Pilti low chairs, are both designed by Tanya and Trent to encourage us to strive for a more sustainable future.

Materials | Walnut & hard maple
Dimensions | W61 x D67 x H74 cm

Kutitji Chair
Kutitji Chair (Shield), designed by Errol Evans and Trent Jansen, is a result of Errol’s passion for carving. Errol is a highly skilled wood (punu) artist, known for bringing to life large culturally sophisticated carved forms including spears, and shields. Kutitji Chair is an expression of Errol’s concerns for the drying out of his home Country.

Materials | Walnut
Dimensions | W106 x D91 x H112 cm

Partu

Ngumu Janka Warnti Bench
Ngumu Jangka Warnti is the Walmajarri phrase for ‘Whole lot from rubbish’. Johnny Nargoodah and Trent Jansen’s trip to the local scrap metal yard inspired its design when they salvaged a selection of discarded aluminium mesh. The project came to life through experimentation by cutting and hammering the mesh into its form and laminating it with saddle leather sourced from New Zealand.

Materials | Leather & aluminium
Dimensions | W240 x D60 x H48 cm