richard yasmine presents contemporary ashkal series at sursock museum in beruit, lebanon

richard yasmine unveils a collection of contemporary design accessories for the sursock museum in beruit, lebanon. the ‘ashkal’ series consists of vanity mirrors and geometric shaped objects, which are used to evoke a sense of nostalgia within the user, through their distinct 60’s style reference. the designer aims to transport visitors to this retro era, in celebration of the museum’s first opening in the early 1960’s. 

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interior architect and product designer richard yasmine constructed the stylized series by using a super-mirrored polished stainless steel sheets, fixed on to a golden brushed brass pedestals. each part was exposed on a static volume made of marble, brass or metal to create the base of every object. the use of vanity mirrors were used in order to reflect different angles of the pieces, revealing sharp geometric compositions. the ‘ashkal’ collection was then captured through a carefully executed still-life photo series, which presents various perspectives of the different assemblages made using the accessories.  

pentagon shaped hand mirror is inserted into a marble triangle

richard yasmin constructed the stylized series by using a super-mirrored polished stainless steel sheet      

each part was exposed on a static volume made of marble, brass or metal

the ‘ashkal’ evokes a sense of nostalgia 

the collection was captured through a contemporary still life series

rectangular mirrors

the objects reveal a distinct 60’s style reference

the series celebrates the museum’s first opening in the early 1960’s

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