12 May 2013 – 14 July 2013
Ketelfactory Schiedam
Book presentation by Oek de Jong
May 12 3 to 6pm
During the opening Maria’s latest book ‘the emergence of form’ will be presented. This book covers the research into one form, the rubber innertube. From the bodyscale to architecture.
For years designer and artist Maria Blaisse has been researching form in different materials and application possibilities. The last years she developed a series of large bamboo sculptures.
In the Ketelfactory Blaisse will show 3 flexible bamboo structures.
By light, the shadow of the structures will set the spaces into motion. The contraction and release of the structures cause a breathing movement. Next to the three-dimensional works, there will be two films showing the bamboo forms meeting the dancer in wind, sand and water.
The book is published by nai010.
The Emergence of Form
Unique overview of the work of Maria Blaisse
Designer Maria Blaisse (b. 1944) has been a pioneer of flexible and textile design for over 40 years. The Emergence of Form is a unique overview of her trailblazing design work. This book allows us to visually follow how one form flows naturally from another. Book launch during the exhibition of Blaisse’s work on 12 May at De Ketelfactory in Schiedam.
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Distillation
16 June 2013 11.00 – 16.00
Maria Blaisse on The Emergence of Form
During this day there will be an adventurous meeting of various aspects with the work of Maria Blaisse and her latest book ‘the emergence of form’
With the contribution of choreographer-dancer Kenzo Kusuda , artist-designer Joost Swarte, social architect Frank Heckman and the musicians Niti Ranjan/Michalis Cholevas. Kim Zeegers will show her videoportret of the artist.
