The Statistic Bench is made from thirteen different species of wood grown in Latvia according to their prevalence.  A hollow cylinder, the bench resembles at first glance a large log that has been left in the forest. Some 54% of Latvia’s territory is covered with forests, it’s therefore unsurprising that Latvia’s largest export is wood. A closer inspection of the bench section reveals a pie chart-like visual of this natural resource. The Statistic Bench serves as seating and also as a visual tool to educate visitors about Latvia’s rich forests as well as the characteristic differences between indigenous varieties of Baltic wood.

Dimensions:
⌀ 45 cm x 280 cm

Statistics:

• Birch - 27.62%
• Pine - 26.52%
• Spruce - 18.48%
• Grey Alder - 10.17%
• Aspen - 8.26%
• Black alder - 5.94%
• Goat Willow - 1.04%
• Oak - 0.64%
• Ash - 0.52%
• Maple - 0.23%
• Elm - 0.20%
• Willow - 0.20%
• Linden - 0.18%

The Statistic Bench will be exhibited during London Design Biennale as part of the Latvian installation Matter to Matter by Arthur Analts.
4-23 September, 2018 , Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA, United Kingdom