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InHale Wall Piece
Art, Ben Storms, SculpturesIn Hale Wallpiece is a work that reflects light. Made of inflated stainless steel, brass or copper—a technique of which the results are always unpredictable—it takes the shape of a cushion. Storms inflates sheet metal against a piece of stone and thereby transforms it into a three-dimensional shape which echoes the shape of the stone. This process not only changes the look but also the structural properties of the metal. He first explored this idea for the In Hale table, where the cushion supports a massive block of marble. Here, the cushion is left by itself and placed against the wall. Like other works by Ben Storms, it defies our archetypical preconceptions of materials, shapes and functions: the solid and heavy metal here looks soft and functions as some sort of mirror by reflecting light in a poetic manner. Edition of 8 + 2 A.P. Variations of In Hale Wallpiece can be custom made.*This item is not available for purchase online. Please contact us for further inquiries or orders.
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Ex Hale Wallpiece for St. Vincents
Art, Ben Storms, SculpturesEx Hale Wallpiece in casted glass as part of the 5/5/5 Exhibition. An assemblage of 5 objects by 5 designers, celebrating 5 years of St. Vincents. With complete freedom and over a year in the making, the result is an original and inspiring assemblage of objects that eschew trends and reflect the unique narratives of their makers. [spb_text_block title="" animation="none" animation_delay="0" simplified_controls="yes" custom_css_percentage="no" padding_vertical="0" padding_horizontal="0" margin_vertical="0" border_size="0" border_styling_global="default" width="1/1" el_position="first last"][/spb_text_block] [spb_toggle title="+ Read more" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] For 5/5/5, Ben Storms continued his research into blown shapes. After exploring metal and marble, this time he chose to research glass, casting it instead of blowing. It gives the glass a density akin to natural stone, defying the transparency and lightness we have come to associate with it. The process of moulding used for this piece bears similarities to the lost mould technique used in bronze casting. Small, visible marks have been left untouched as a witness of the making. This unique Ex Hale Wallpiece is Ben’s first foray into colour. [/spb_toggle] [spb_toggle title="+ Production & Shipping" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] All pieces are made to order, finished and assembled by hand in Czechia and Belgium. Due to the hand-made and made to order nature of this product, we are not able to accept exchanges or returns. [/spb_toggle] [spb_toggle title="+ Orders" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Orders require a 50% non-refundable deposit for production to start. Goods will be ready to ship within the lead times specified with receipt of payment in full. [/spb_toggle] [spb_toggle title="+ Technical details" open="false" width="1/1" el_position="first last"] Origin: Czechia / Belgium Material: Cast glass Size: 90(h) x 45(w) x 12(d) [/spb_toggle]