David van Slooten
design - artistic research
My work commonly exist of a research which is visualized into a series of sculptural objects. This physical outcome is often very pragmatic and reflecting on our designed surroundings and our material culture. From a research point of view, I am interested in how the meanings of objects come into being and how we relate to the things around us. I prefer to make things by working with a hands-on approach and see how things evolve slowly. In this process of evolution photography is an important tool. I often work with course building materials and wood. Besides making things, I like to go out with a tent and search for some solitude up in the mountains. Therefore, I have an eye for primitivity, the transience of nature and a love for quick and temporary solutions, things I try to reflect on in my work.
