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Art that you can touch

Pia Seidel
11.12.2019
Translation: machine translated

Art just for looking at. But times are changing. Figurative drawings or abstract shapes now also adorn everyday objects where touching is a must.

The last time I was in the museum, I saw a supervisor rushing towards me. I had probably exceeded the safe distance when I stood in front of a photorealistic oil painting by the artist Gerhard Richter. The contemporary painter copies black and white photographs so realistically that they look like a photograph from a distance. Brushstrokes are only visible from close up. Art historians refer to this effect as photographic impressionism. It exerts a magical attraction on me. Nevertheless, I would never think of touching the painting for fear of damaging something.

In contrast, when it comes to contemporary compositions by brands such as Kollektiv Vier, Schoenstaub or ZigZagZurich have no fear of contact. Her designs combine art and craftsmanship. This results in designs that everyone can get up close and personal with.

As if drawn

Regular lines turn these cutting board surfaces into minimalist graphics. Image: Oyoy
Regular lines turn these cutting board surfaces into minimalist graphics. Image: Oyoy
Oyoy Cutting board Suki Round camel
Trays

Oyoy Cutting board Suki Round camel

Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha (1 x, 20 cm)
Plates

Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha

1 x, 20 cm

Oyoy Cutting board Suki Round camel

Oyoy Cutting board Suki Round camel

Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha (1 x, 20 cm)

Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha

Watery gradients like with watercolours

These splashes of colour come from raindrops. They are created when they trickle onto pre-treated, water-sensitive textiles. Image: ZigZagZurich
These splashes of colour come from raindrops. They are created when they trickle onto pre-treated, water-sensitive textiles. Image: ZigZagZurich
The pattern of this carpet, which was woven with a resolution of 1.6 million knots, is inspired by telescopic images. Image: Schönstaub
The pattern of this carpet, which was woven with a resolution of 1.6 million knots, is inspired by telescopic images. Image: Schönstaub
ZigZagZurich Made by Rain (Pillowcase, 50 x 70 cm)
Bed linen

ZigZagZurich Made by Rain

Pillowcase, 50 x 70 cm

Sula Blanket blanket (125 x 210 cm)
Blankets

Sula Blanket blanket

125 x 210 cm

The colour gradient of the mirror «Francis» resembles the discolouration of old Venetian mirrors. Image: Petite Friture
The colour gradient of the mirror «Francis» resembles the discolouration of old Venetian mirrors. Image: Petite Friture
Petite Friture Francis mirror
Mirrors
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Petite Friture Francis mirror

Petite Friture Francis mirror
CHF676.27

Petite Friture Francis mirror

Like an oil painting

Thanks to the brushstrokes, this print looks very similar to a painting. Image: Junique
Thanks to the brushstrokes, this print looks very similar to a painting. Image: Junique
The non-concrete shapes of this traditional kilim are reminiscent of abstract paintings. Image: Ferm Living
The non-concrete shapes of this traditional kilim are reminiscent of abstract paintings. Image: Ferm Living
Ferm Living Earth (140 x 200 cm)
Carpets

Ferm Living Earth

140 x 200 cm

In the three-dimensional area, there are designs that look confusingly similar to sculptures because they skilfully hide their function behind their appearance. I'll show you a selection of them in the next article. Follow me if you would like to have it on your screen.

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