Reflektor Rack by Arne Desmet

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Reflektor rack by Arne Desmet Dimensions: D 40 x W 43 x H 172.4 cm Materials: Brushed aluminium plates, aluminium … more Reflektor rack by Arne Desmet Dimensions: D 40 x W 43 x H 172.4 cm Materials: Brushed aluminium plates, aluminium tubes, stainless steel. Irregular shapes and element placement form the base of the Reflektor rack. The shelves of the object are characterized by the placement of mirrors at varying angles. The mirrors reflect the objects that are on display on the rack. The piece plays with the optical illusion of real objects and reflections or ‘virtual’ depictions of the objects. As the spectator walks around the tower, reflections appear and disappear, making the viewer question what is real and what is not. At some of the levels, this effect is further enhanced by the usage of two mirrors, resulting in multiple reflections. The subdued colour palette of the mirrors and the aluminium allow full attention to the objects placed on the rack. Fractall is the Belgium based design practice founded by Arne Desmet. Inspired by patterns and textures found in nature and fascinated by man-made materials and production processes, the objects in the Fractall collection appear both natural and industrial. The studio’s aim is to embrace technological production processes, while adding a sense of humanity to it. Despite their sculptural appearance, each object is highly functional. Often, remnants of the production processes are exposed, aiming to celebrate the materials in their pure form and the production processes that led to the creation of each object. less