Fragments of time - objects

Despite my graduation in furniture design (2013), the last three years my work has spread in the world of design but even more in the world of visual art.  I am working with two galleries at the moment and my work has been shown at art shows such as Art Rotterdam and Art Basel Miami. 

I feel at home in the world of art but I do not want to lose my love for the furniture. Thats why last Salone del Mobile in Milan (april 2017) I presented my new collection ‘Fragments of Time' at Ventura Lambrate. For the first time I presented furniture pieces! The black Ghiberti chair, a small hanging Art Nouveau cupboardand a standing version of this cupboard in black with 8 special doors. The pieces give my concept a broader perspective on applied art. 

Art Nouveau cupboard

I have translated the cast of an Art Nouveau ceiling in 8 special rubber doors hanging in wooden frame. The rubber doors are poured around the corner and when a door is opens, the rubber folds in the cabinet. Slowly the Libelle ornament unfolds and through the movement it seems to fly a little. The steel high legs emphasize the style of the Art Nouveau style. The cabinet is the strongest in the middle of the space because of it stand-alone character. i.

Aesthetically, this cabinet has all aspects of the translation of the ornament; Ornaments are in most cases characterized by styling, a repetitive motif and symmetry. For example, they can aim to raise awareness of the observer, or to give thoughts or a certain feeling. Just by applying the ornamentation on the doors, people get a broader perspective in my work and they see opportunities from applications of their history/ memory translated into an object. I see this object as a relief shrine where special personal things can be stored. The object is made in collaboration with a crafted furniture maker Joris Jansens. The edition of the Art Nouveau cupboard is 8 pieces.