Slo is a retail space in the heart of Gibsons. And at the heart of Slo is a mantra that resonates for many: “Art is not a thing, it is a way of life.”
Their tables, for instance. The tops change and vary: fir, juniper, cypress, large, small, medium, wonderfully irregular and sculpted by nature. The bases come in a handful of excellent, sturdy iron designs. Mix and match.
Slo will draw you in. They provide absolutely unique handcrafted furniture, musical instruments, and sculpture made from 100% reclaimed wood.
The mindful craft that Slo promotes is what it means to stop pushing over a living tree every time we need something. The space, the stuff, their own line of wax and polish . . . a piety is at work here that will make you pause. Old and worn are cherished, strength and beauty go hand in hand, simplicity is what’s left after time has done its work, and design—intelligent, sensitive human design—brings it all together.
Words | Nancy Pincombe
