Dutch Design Week 2014: Plywood Stools by Piet Hein Eek and NLXL LAB

Plywood Print Stool. Born from the creative union of Piet Hein Eek and NLXL LAB in cooperation with Rijksmuseum, the collection features 8 different designs, from Rembrandt to Vermeer. The most recognisable paintings from the art collection of Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum are printed onto the seats of these plywood stools by Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek. 

Piet Hein Eek designed the Plywood Print Stool collection for the Dutch wallpaper manufacturer NLXL LAB. Hein Eek combined modern wood cutting and printing technology with traditionally painted images by Dutch Masters, sourced from the collections of the Rijksmuseum. The designer used a specialised wood printer developed by Canon to create the printed seats for the stools, which were influenced by the reproductions of famous paintings often found on museum gift shop items.

"This product can only exist through today's techniques, CNC wood cutting machines and wood enabled printers" said Hein Eek. By printing directly onto the surface of the seat, the grain of the plywood shows through the reproduced paintings and drawings. According to the designer, it was the contrast between different production processes, materials and images that led to the development of the stool. 

"I thought it would be a great idea to combine these innovations with century-old Dutch Masters from the Rijksmuseum collection" said the designer. The collection will be on display at Dutch Design Week, taking place from 18th to 26th October 2014 in Eindhoven (NL) and will be available in-store and online soon after.

Sources: NLXL, Piet Hein Eek, Dutch Design Week, Rijksmuseum, Dezeen, Domus and Jane Richards UK via Vosges Paris

COLORFUL ART BY DUTCH ARTIST TON PRET (02)

For long time readers of my blog, you'll know that I love the colorful art & furniture designs from Dutch artist Ton Pret (so happy and cheerful colors & designs). Today I would like to show you several art pieces from Ton. Love his colorful work! Earlier I placed more blogs about this inspiring artist SEE HERE

Louis Vuitton Art Edition by Ton Pret

About the artist:
Ton Pret is a painter artist with a very personal style, characterized by a very bold use of color, incredibly imaginative figures and an explosion of enthusiasm, spontaneity and positivity.

Dutch Artist Ton Pret. Photo by Fotoflex Nederland

Although as a child Ton drew a lot, molded and did other forms of creativity, it took many years before he decided to become a painter artist. From one day to another, he knocked over the helm and has followed his heart. He also has no single artistic training, but is a pure autodidact who totally isn’t guided by rules or tendencies, but only follows his spontaneity and inexhaustible paintings of Ton are his transformation of reality into the world of his fantasy, as Ton only knows. With these paintings he gives the viewer the opportunity to share his fantasy world. The viewer is token to another dimension and experience, which gives a certain feeling of happiness.

In a very short time, Ton became well known in the world of art and his work was also seen in the famous Amsterdam Beurs van Berlage, the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Ascona, Paris, Barcelona etc. Not only his paintings and sculptures are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, but also his famous art shoes, jeans, jackets, watches, design furniture etc. have become true collector items. For this reason Ton designed special art shoes for Dutch most exclusive shoe brand Greve and also for the catwalk in Paris. Among his clients are well known collectors and celebrities, who also appreciate his work and even one of them let Ton painted his Ferrari 355 GTS in a real driving artwork.

Perotti Design by Dutch artist Ton Pret

Although people keep trying to box the style of Ton in a certain place, they can’t find the right box so just the “Pret style” it will be.  

Ton Pret Watch

Ton Pret has quickly established his name in the art world. Not only his work was seen in the "Beurs van Berlage" in Amsterdam at "The foreign affairs of Dutch design, but also in the Fortezza da Bazzo during the Florence Biennale. His artwork have now found their way into Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, America and the rest of the world will surely follow.

Sold Art Bag Business Class from artist Ton Pret

The "inner child" of Ton Pret, his inexhaustible imagination, his special feeling for color and a positive attitude. All this forms the base for his colorful and interesting artwork which is every time different and special and has positive impact on the people. Ton wants his art to reach the child in the man again and he does this with great success.

It is not surprising that his works is in great demand by art lovers, various art collectors, companies and celebrities. For more information please have a look at the enclosed link below. 

Ton Pret Car

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Source: TON PRET

Note: these pictures have been placed with approval of Ton Pret.