Lazy chair

Lazy Chair (2023) is a structureless sculptural chair crafted entirely from ash veneer strips. Within two minutes, the piece fully collapses—symbolizing impermanence and the return of material to the earth. This concept reflects deep values of sustainability and cyclical life embedded in many Indigenous philosophies, where creation and dissolution are part of continuum with land.

As a modern maker rooted in mixed heritage, Ashley J MacDonald infuses this chair with narrative and material significance: functional art that dissolves back into the environment, emphasizing ecological awareness, transience, and Indigenous craftsmanship. The Lazy Chair stands as a meditation on the lifecycle of form and material, reinforcing a sustainable approach to art and design.