Crafts Council Nederland

Dutch
Belief
Crafts
Council
Nederland
At Révélations
Grand Palais, Paris
09-13 September 2015
Floris Wubben
Crafts Council Nederland
believes in:
Studio Floris Wubben represents the latest
generation of craftsman/designer. His
work is positioned at the intersection of
functional product and sculptural work. The
machines, designed by Wubben for
the manufacturing of products, are an important part of the creative process. Characteristic forms are the outcome of
the combination of the use of natural
materials and the influence of the maker
on the production process.
•6 The importance and innovation of crafts.
• 6Innovation that emerges from tradition.
• 6A renewed implementation of materials 6 and techniques.
• 6New and sustainable production methods.
• A revived significance for crafts.
The current revaluation of crafts can be seen as a sign
of the times: in times of uncertainty we return to what is
familiar and safe. But this interest in crafts goes beyond
a nostalgic throwback to old traditions. Crafts represent
a thoughtful way of design and making and are focused
on a long-term relationship between object and user.
Crafts Council Nederland doesn’t only stand for tradition
and preservation of knowledge, but also focuses on
innovation of techniques, design, and meaning. It is
through this dedication that crafts evolve and are given
a new importance.
Bernard Heesen
Bernard Heesen was trained as an
architect, but worked in the glass studio
De Oude Horn of his father, Willem Heesen,
during his studies. This is where he began
experimenting with glass. The coincidence
in the production process adds to the shape
and expression of Heesen’s products. He is
one of the most innovative glass artists in
Europe.
Révélations
At Révélations 2015, Crafts Council Nederland presents
four leading Dutch maker-designers, and each
represents at least one of these beliefs.
Wandschappen
The work of Nicole Driessens and Ivo van
den Baar from Wandschappen is characterized by constant innovation from technology
and materials. The makers manage to implement many different materials such as felt,
textiles, paper and epoxy resin. Traditional
techniques are used as inspiration and are
translated into a new context. The process
of the development of a product is just as
important as the outcome.
Dienke Dekker
Dienke Dekker experiments with existing
production techniques and innovative
materials. Beautiful and surprising
products originate from the combination of
different crafts. Over the past few years,
she intensively studied weaving techniques;
she mastered them and applies them to unusual material. The outcomes are intermediate forms of production, which function as
autonomous works.
Crafts Council Nederland is the allencompassing platform for contemporary
craft. It is the place where art, fashion,
design and heritage all unite and where
craftsmanship is nurtured and passed on to
a new generation. As a key unifier, concept
developer and initiator, Crafts Council
Nederland is building an infrastructure to
help preserve and encourage intangible
heritage and to make craft techniques
future-proof.
www.craftscouncil.nl
info@craftscouncil.nl
In collaboration with Ateliers d’Art. Crafts Council Nederland is
supported by Ministry of Education, Culture and Sience, Creative
Industries Fund NL, Cultural Participation Fund (FCP), Dutch Centre
for Folk Culture and Intangible Heritage and Institute Gak.