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Sight Unseen Showcases Objects of Common Interest at Collective Design

03.20.19 | By
Sight Unseen Showcases Objects of Common Interest at Collective Design

New York- and Athens-based design studio Objects of Common Interest was selected for the second consecutive year by online publication and curatorial platform Sight Unseen‘s booth at Collective Design. In response, the studio created an immersive installation named Landscape for the event that was held in Brussels March 14 to 17, 2019.

Photo by Jeroen Verrecht

Photo by Marco Arguello

Landscape is made up of three unique components that together create a reflective mirrored still-life. The first element, Tube Lights, is a series of glowing curved formations; the second is Formations II, a collection of upholstered sculptural seating; and the third is Blow Chair, a soft sculpture that also functions as a lounge.

Photo by Jeroen Verrecht

“We wanted to create an immersive, playful landscape of curves, seen as an installation through the individuality and juxtaposition of the various pieces presented,” say Eleni Petaloti and Leonidas Trampoukis, founders of Objects of Common Interest. “The glowing tubular lights are reflected in the stainless-steel mirror elements, extending  their original shapes. They’re bent again and constantly changing as visitors progress in the space, moving around, resting, mingling and self-reflecting.”

Photo by Marco Arguello

Photo by Marco Arguello

Photo by Marco Arguello

Photo by Marco Arguello

Photo by Marco Arguello

Photo by Marco Arguello

Photo by Lauren Coleman

Photo by Jeroen Verrecht

Photo by Jeroen Verrecht

Photo by Jeroen Verrecht

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.