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Poland’s Design Scene Is on Display in LIVING OBJECTS

10.14.20 | By
Poland’s Design Scene Is on Display in LIVING OBJECTS

By working with a team of 3D developers and artists, Virtual Design Destination by Adorno was able to present at London Design Festival 2020. A standout among the fourteen participating countries taking part was Poland’s LIVING OBJECTS showcase, curated by Agnieszka Jacobson-Cielecka.

The curators of the countries involved were asked to think about specific experiences, thoughts and themes from the COVID-19 lockdown for their curation, art direction and choice of location for their country’s collection. “The ‘New Reality’ for design means a juxtaposition of craft and technology, serial and individual, customized and mass-produced – all of those you can see in the selected items,” said Jacobson-Cielecka.

Curator Agnieszka Jacobson-Cielecka

LIVING OBJECTS brings together the past and present through an exploration of how artisanal knowledge is carried through contemporary design. The collection shares several unique methods of creation, from Arkadiusz Szwed’s porcelain pieces created using an analog, pseudo-3D printing process to Mari JJ Design’s interactive porcelain vessels. Though just about everything about them varies, the designers presented in this collection come together to explore the intersection of design, technology and craft as they move Poland towards the future of the design scene.

LIVING OBJECTS features work by Arkadiusz Szwed, Malwina Konopacka, Mari JJ Design, Monika Patuszyńska, Pani Jurek, Tartaruga Studio, The Whole Elements and UAU PROJECT.

Bumps 2.0 by Arkadiusz Szwed

Bumps 2.0 by Arkadiusz Szwed

Egg Vessel by Maria Juchnowska

Egg Vessel by Maria Juchnowska

Oko Vase by Malwina Konopacka

Shape I by Anna Bera

Shape I by Anna Bera

Spot Rug by Tartaruga

Spot Rug by Tartaruga

Transforms Plus (Bastards Series) by Monika Patuszynska

Transforms Plus (Bastards Series) by Monika Patuszynska

TRN Lamps by Pani Jurek

TRN Lamps by Pani Jurek

Vase by UAU PROJECT

Vase by UAU PROJECT

To learn more about LIVING OBJECTS, visit virtualdesigndestination.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.