Beyond Nature
BEYOND NATURE explores the ways in which nature has always been an indisputable source of inspiration for countless creations. Earth, Air, Water & Fire - the spirit elements interlaced with each other to create unity and universal balance. Beyond Nature celebrates nature at its core.
The exhibition explores the four elements in nature with exclusive commissions from Den Holm, Duffy London, Jan Ernst, Kameh, Laurids Galle, Mark Mitchell, and Nader Gammas as well as a curated selection of works from Christopher Boots, Draga and Aurel, Faina, and Kooij.
Gallery COLLECTIONAL connects nature’s four fundamental elements into a seamlessly unified space, revealing a perfect ecosystem orchestrated by beauty. Utilizing the source with the intention to give back to nature in symbiotic cycle.
Mark Mitchell
The Breeze Sofa has been designed by Mark Mitchell as a decidedly fluffy, cloud-like furniture piece for those seeking out a decorative yet functional solution for the home. The sofa is characterized by its puffy design that appears to combine oblong-shaped components into one single seating solution. The couch maintains a floating design that sits just above the carpet-like base and is suspended on one side to give it an unexpected form that's ready to support a single sitter. It takes an artistic interpretation of an everyday object and takes a wondrous approach to living room furniture design. The sofa, while artistic in nature, would still provide a comfortable spot to sit that mimics the feeling of relaxing in a cloud. And then there are the artistic interpretations of those everyday objects, like crumpled paper or fluffy clouds. The Suspended Sofa is like a little bit of both, but it also provokes the mind to make a suspension of belief that you won’t fall down on this cozy seat.
George Geara
“Bar Baron” reflects the attributes of nobleness of great power and influence. A handcrafted dance between traditions and sophisticated elements. Carrying itself with great power on two handmade carved sides, embracing the middle part that embodies all Nobel dressing from genuine leather on the outside to olive wood on the inside, reflecting values of resistance and history. The whole is crowned by a dynamic cup holder creating rapport between the human and the piece. A manifestation of what defines a Baron. A bar waiting to be revered.
Kameh
Introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The breaking sand collection continues the iconic KAMEH designs finished with sand from the Dubai desert. Its imperfect, sculpted form allows each piece to be wildly idiosyncratic, which KAMEH calls 'breaking the sand.' "There is un-perfectness in the objects," designer KAMEH says, "There is no beauty in perfection, only imperfection." KAMEH finds inspiration in various artistic elements, such as art, nature, and the human self. The sand from the UAE's desert represents the versatility of the nation's natural elements and was chosen by the designer to show the versatility of the craftsmanship. It mimics the desert's dunes, rough, with a sandy finish on the exposed surface by unforgiving nature and uniquely formed on the inside.
Laurids Gallée
In ancient cosmologies, the Empyrean was believed to be a heavenly place in the highest of heavens, occupied by the element of fire. The warm glow of the ceiling light Empyrean suspended 01 pays homage to this antiquated concept, as Gallée experiments with light through material hues, transparency, and luminosity. Paired with studies of space from today, Gallée observed the warped behavior of light around black holes and translated it into the refraction of light in the Empyrean light. 24m of LED-light strips illuminate the dark resin centerpieces from within, while the rounded edges contort the light rays, creating a floating effect that moves around the geometric composition. The thickness of the resin blocks with the intangible translucence of the light creates a compelling juxtaposition that constitutes a balanced yet playful aesthetic that teases the eye. Empyrean suspended 01 is the first light in the Empyrean collection. As Gallée experiments with the light-bending qualities of translucent resin, the Empyrean collection will grow and continue to catch the light.
Christopher Duffy
A study of depth and our perception of it, the Abyss Horizon uses the interplay between light and layers of the natural Birchwood coloration and sculpted blue glass to forge a mesmerizing three-dimensional canvas – reminiscent of our perception of water and how we observe its color transform at different depths. The perceived change in color becomes the element that gives true meaning to the piece, conjuring up ideas of a great oceanic topography and transforming the flowing design into an expressive object.
Kameh
Introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The breaking sand collection continues the iconic KAMEH designs finished with sand from the Dubai desert. Its imperfect, sculpted form allows each piece to be wildly idiosyncratic, which KAMEH calls 'breaking the sand.' "There is un-perfectness in the objects," designer KAMEH says, "There is no beauty in perfection, only imperfection." KAMEH finds inspiration in various artistic elements, such as art, nature, and the human self. The sand from the UAE's desert represents the versatility of the nation's natural elements and was chosen by the designer to show the versatility of the craftsmanship. It mimics the desert's dunes, rough, with a sandy finish on the exposed surface by unforgiving nature and uniquely formed on the inside.
Steven John Clark
PEARLY SKELP begs no camouflage, no pardons, and nothing further from the finest. Pearly skelp dons a military issue flat top as if it were a tiara. A commando of elegance and femininity, destined for the obstacle course of the evening's grand ball. HURRY NOW. Stand this fair lady up, she’ll knock your block quicker than you are to know better. A vision of beauty so rare.
Draga & Aurel
A superb and inimitable showcase of craftsmanship, this unique coffee table is part of the Transparency Matters Collection. Entirely crafted by hand through the casting techniques of both resin and brass, it is composed of a one-of-a-kind resin top boasting a polished emerald green tone that results from a unique combination of three layers of mold. The finished piece looks like a precious gem. The elegant column-style base is a cylinder made of brass enriched by a natural golden finish. Also available in other colors and measures, any variation in the top is not to be considered a flaw but a stylistic choice of the designer. Materials: Cast resin and Solid brass
Apparatus
Using a strict arrangement of semi-precious stones, Talisman 14 Pendant Light by Gabriel Hendifar for Apparatus recalls the fine details found on statues in the ancient city of Persepolis. Agate, jasper, or jade beads are pierced by finely fluted pins, affixing them to a leather-bound brass structure. The finish is different than the actual product finish.
Kameh
Introduces a new material, sand, inspired by the designer’s connection to his home, the UAE. The breaking sand collection continues the iconic KAMEH designs finished with sand from the Dubai desert. Its imperfect, sculpted form allows each piece to be wildly idiosyncratic, which KAMEH calls 'breaking the sand.' "There is un-perfectness in the objects," designer KAMEH says, "There is no beauty in perfection, only imperfection." KAMEH finds inspiration in various artistic elements, such as art, nature, and the human self. The sand from the UAE's desert represents the versatility of the nation's natural elements and was chosen by the designer to show the versatility of the craftsmanship. It mimics the desert's dunes, rough, with a sandy finish on the exposed surface by unforgiving nature and uniquely formed on the inside.
Christopher Boots
Meteors slash through the sky, dazzling all who witness their strangeness. It is this primal, cosmic energy that is captured in METEOR. METEOR implements a delicate hand-picked selection of gradations of natural smoky quartz and natural clear quartz, conveying the dynamism and movement of cosmic matter plummeting to Earth. Warm light emanates through the naturally uncut crystals, providing a dramatic glow through dimmable LED technology.
Corine Van Voorbergen
Mixed media, acrylic paint, natural pigment powder, ink and expoy, messing
Dirk Van Der Kooij
The Meltingpot table designed by Kooij plays a keystone role in the circular design practice at Kooij. Discarded recycled plastic prototypes, production faults, and color tests form the basis of the conglomerate Meltingpot. Meltingpots are made available online as they are produced.
Faina
In Ukrainian, PLYN means fluidity. Taking inspiration from water, a new design piece by Faina manifests soft power. Primitive massive blocks recall the outlines of coastal stones, which forms were naturally polished by water."Water is soft and accepting. At the same time, it overcomes all the rigid and rock. This soft power is revealed in PLYN sofa”, comments Victoria Yakusha, founder of Faina."I started thinking about acceptance and fluidity after the pandemic when we all felt on our skin that we couldn't affect some things. In today's world, acceptance is often equated with weakness and vulnerability. But it has its hidden power. Water moves stones with its softness.”PLYN sofa was presented at the personal Faina exhibition in Paris, which took place during Summer Solstice, the time of natural renewal. A Series of art photos crossed the parallel between the PLYN sofa and a human — consonant in their fluid lines and keeping the soft power inside.“We must learn from Water. Flexible and accepting, it changes its forms but never loses its essence. Accepting the outer world and interacting with it, we’ll reveal our soft power”.This piece is handcrafted from wood, natural textile, and soft filling. Besides a big sofa, PLYN soft range includes a bed, a small sofa, an armchair, and a bench. With soft, fluid lines yet a strong character, it brings natural calmness to the space.
Jan Ernst
The fossil floor light was inspired by my fascination with shells, exoskeletons, and stone imprints. The coastline of South Africa varies from rugged and dramatic cliffs crashing into the oceans to sandy beaches that are gentle.
Jan Ernst
The work is influenced by Jan Ernst's fascination with natural structures such as corals, fungi, and geological formations. The designs have evolved into functional art and sculptural furniture expressed mainly through ceramics and gypsum. Handmade in Capetown.
