The exhibition, which captures the driving forces behind Poland’s rapidly evolving creative scene, will be held at La Rotonde Stalingrad during Paris Design Week (6 to 13 September, 2014) and at La Nonciature during Design September Brussels (19 September to 2 October, 2014). It showcases a curated selection of furniture, accessories, ceramics, glassware, graphics and lighting design.
Special focus will be put on the Nasz Collection – curated by Studio Rygalik (Tomek and Gosia Rygalik) – which presents the results of a research project of theirs. The duo have a keen interest inexploring material culture through the prism of the resourcefulness acquired in times of shortage. The unique projects created specially for the exhibition are the result of experimenting with industrial processes and questioning the material properties and structure of objects. Some of these act as modifications for products available on the market, others have been brought into being for this very event.
Pro Materia, a curator of the exhibition, aims to introduce Paris and Brussels to Polish design – pinpointing cutting-edge design adventurers and high-end artisans who have maintained or revived quintessential Polish crafts through modern design with innovative processes. Though pushing beyond national borders, today’s fiercely energetic Polish design scene hasn’t forgotten its heritage.
Now that the ‘designed and produced in Poland’ slogan is making a comeback, Polish designers and design studios are reinterpreting iconic pieces, thanks to brand-, product- and designer-based platforms such as Nasz. Some are exploring the artistic heritage of Neoplasticism, with new materials and innovative ideas for domestic and reclaimed public space. With today’s freedom of speech, the Polish design scene is more innovative than ever, accounting for its strategic position within Central Europe.
Source: press materials, ed. szm, 17.09.2014