Sensory Design Objects By Tijmen Smeulders
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- Jessica Jungbauer
In his work, Dutch designer Tijmen Smeulders creates delicate everyday objects in the realm of art and design. Each of the pieces is designed using one high-quality material, such as polished porcelain, glass and aluminum, exploring the connection between volume, light and perception. Living and working in Eindhoven, Smeulders is a graduate from the eponymous design school. In a statement about his work, Smeulders says: “For me, an important link is the fact that [the objects] all interact with light in a different manner; they absorb, mimic or reflect light. The way light is able to influence our perception of colour and materiality – and therewith changes our perception of the product – fascinates me and is a recurring subject within my work.”
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