"In my line of work, it’s frowned upon to declare favourites. So, may I clumsily tiptoe around the subject of Steven Junil Park to say simply and without exaggeration: I’ll take one of everything.

If the magnificent joy of an everyday object made with excruciating grace, and embodying the thoughtfulness and care of its inimitable maker is your jam… then may I ask you politely to drop everything you’re doing and pay close attention.  

Seven seraphic candleholders for Objectspace. Carved from limestone salvaged from the once glorious and now lost Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Ōtautahi. In rapturous union Steven’s meticulous hand meets the material force of an archaic rock that was once the literal foundations of a spiritual home. The last words go to Steven: “they are imbued with intangible power” and I have to agree.” – Kim Paton

Steven Junil Park
요일 (Yo-il) Candle Holder (일 (il) Sun), 2024
Hand carved limestone salvaged from the quake-demolish Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, finished with tung oil
Edition 7 of  7
$380

We’ve commissioned five unparalleled makers to create their own unique series of Objectspace limited editions for Weekly Objects 2024. All proceeds go to the artist and Objectspace. Win. Win. 

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This edition can be collected from Objectspace's Ōtautahi Christchurch gallery at 65 Cambridge Terrace by selecting 'Pick up from store' during web-store Checkout, or can be delivered to you anywhere in Aotearoa.