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I was fascinated by my father's improvised objects.
My father, a civil engineer, came from a very humble
beginning and childhood. He retained throughout his life an element of
improvisation and a minimalist approach in choosing the objects that surrounded
him.
He was also a lover of nature and mountain walking. He
always felt comfortable in nature and knew that, as a human being, you don't
need much to change your natural environment when you have simple thoughts at
your side.
I was fascinated by my father's improvised objects, which he
created using old parts he had on hand. They were scattered throughout the cosy
corners of his workspaces. I would often spend time alone in my room,
concentrating on assembling things myself. This hands-on activity remains one
of the few truly satisfying experiences I still enjoy today.
For me, improvising later in my designs began with the first
visual connection to an object, and the first observation made before I had any
knowledge about it.
You can see it in its pure state and presence in its own
existing space at that moment in time that connects with your idea in mind. It
is a straightaway feeling that still keeps my fascination going.
My improvised design prioritises practicality and
functionality, with aesthetics as a final touch that brings all parts together
in the way I see them and feel them.
Keeping minimal alterations, bare to essential, and
maintaining the raw look is a must. The raw material became the finished object
in a different accepted form. The aesthetic finishing touches are there to make
the object newly accepted. Very rarely
do I buy a new part, as it is not altered by time or uncontrollable factors -
such as moisture, light, or dark, corrosion, or preservation by the natural elements.
These are the essence behind the real meaning of a found object that served a
different role in the past, only to be improvised in a newly accepted purpose
and form.
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