10/12/2026
Have a look: At the onset of Covid lockdown in France, Micharl Kukla began collecting agricultural crates called cagettes. Destined for the dump, they are found outside of markets and are free for the taking.
The crates are disassembled in the studio. Long strips are cut on a table saw. Geometric shapes are cut from thin plywood and then assembled with wood glue. In addition to using crates, pics à brochettes or wooden skewers, serve to lighten the structure further.
Finally, Kukla adds fabric to cover, but not obscure, parts of the open structure. Produce vendors sometimes market themselves on the plywood of the crate. Incorporating these printed elements within the sculpture frame adds color and meaning while speaking to its origin. Visit Cagettes/Brochettes thru Dec 3 Thanks to Micharl Hnatov for expert photography