Artist Name: Lennart Van Uffelen
Title: Tafel.01
Details: circa 2011 – Ash, Stainless Steel, 120cm L x 80cm W x 75cm H
Why It’s Notable:
Somebody once asked me how to be artistic. My suggestion was to start with something functional, then add or remove from it until you are done. By replacing one leg with an axe, this piece remains functional, yet is transformed into a work of art!
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Hi Chris!
Well,”a work of art”?….maybe.Let’s call it “the Shinning table” .lol
Marty
Hi Marty,
This table just struck me as an interesting piece…
Chris
You are right ,it’s an interesting piece.
Marty,
I didn’t get the movie reference until Paul-Marcel explained it to me. Very good!
Chris
That table would go nicely with the “stack of lumber” drawer chests that BCT John has posted on his blog of the Milan 2012 show.
I like the table. Marty’s right, “Shining table”! Sadly I didn’t need to google to get it, Marty. :) Wonder if the top of the ax blade is sharp so you roll a watermellon toward it to split it for snacks.
It certainly is interesting! You could use the sharp corner as a cheese cutter!
Actually,this table is interesting(surprising) but it ‘s more a sculpture than a furniture.In my opinion, your last project,the maple table is much more interesting(personality)).It’s a 100% sculpture and a 100% functional table.It’s not easy to find the right balance.
Thank you, Marty!
Chris