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05.31
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Design & Art
The Volkswagen “Beetle Sphere” by Ichwan Noor
Ichwan Noor
Beetle Sphere, 2013
Aluminium, polyester, real parts from VW beetle ’53, paint
180 x 180 x 180 cm
Courtesy of the artist and Art:1 by Mondecor Gallery.
Photo © Art Basel | Hong Kong 2013 | MCH Messe Schweiz (Basel) AG
“The idea emerged from a personal perception towards objects that are products of a “transportation culture”, which induces hints/signs of spiritual emotion. To behold a vehicle (car) is to have a “magical” (supernatural) identity. Sculptures represent the interaction between humans and the object realm, with strong spiritual tension that affects the subconscious, and that yields a new “animistic” attitude. By combining the techniques of manipulation and substitution, the form of this sculpture tends toward realistic distortion, which allows new interpretations about the object (car), as a shift in perception that creates an associative meaning. The sculpture’s visual form yields an impression of a sphere – the basis of all forms. The shape of a car is pressed onto the spherical form, producing a dynamic movement, a certain flexibility, but also fragility. It is a concept of “totems” that is embraced/believed by the people of today.”
05.30
In
Design & Art
Mixtape Table
A 12:1 scale replica- Mix Tape Table has been developed by Jeff Skierka Designs, ready for purchase! Each table is handmade per order, with mixture of birch, maple veneer and solid American Walnut, and hand oiled with love!
Price of $6450.00
Check out the details from Jeff Skierka Designs product page here.
05.29
In
Design & Art, Lifestyle
Mid Century Modern Interior
Now this is a modern house. Tongue and grove ceilings, walls of windows, mixture of wood and stone, minimal furniture designs, blending in with the nature and high ceilings. Photography by Iwan Baan, a Dutch photographer that narrates through photos in architecture.
See the rest of the house here and read about Iwan Baan here.