studio makkink & jurgen bey at contrast gallery in design miami / basel 2008
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studio makkink & jurgen bey at contrast gallery in design miami / basel 2008

the shanghai-based contrast gallery is currently collaborating with dutch designer jurgen bey
and architect rianne makkink's studio makkink & bey. the studio is re-inventing traditional
chinese art and craft techniques with its highly conceptual 'cleanliness is next to godliness' series.

cleanliness is next to godliness
inspired by the beauty and optimism of chinese propaganda posters, the studio has re-imagined
propaganda for the overlooked world of cleaning by using precious chinese porcelain, silk fabrics,
woodwork, and reverse inside painting. cleaning cabinets are made luxurious,composed of
chinese silk fabric boxes, which can be self-assembled on top of a wooden base.
they are filled with gloves and aprons embroidered with cleaning ladies and other helpers,
a delicate porcelain mop, broom, and dustpan with hand-sculpted details, and other surprises.

contrast gallery is committed to cross-cultural exchange and hosts a residency
program, under the auspices of which international artists and designers are
invited to china to investigate traditional chinese craftsmanship, materials, or
imagery. by combining these time-honored methods with contemporary ideas
and forms, these artists and designers can create new works that reflect
contemporary china.
contrast gallery http://www.contrastgallery.com
jurgen bey http://www.jurgenbey.nl





















jurgen bey,
portrait © designboom
massimo db
06.03.08  
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cross-cultural exchange is great, but the resulting products should also have value and not only for the authors
trendoffice   06.04.08
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studio makkink & bey: washhouse
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