NEW HYBRIDS
NEW HYBRIDS
Mieke Meijer, NLD, 2014
Wooden panels made of newspaper. The paper is layered in a slight curve and glued together. Instead of the rings of the years we have paper layer rings. Large boards, from which smaller single “boards” are cut and shaped. The rest is the work of the carpenter.
New Hybrids, Chair, 2014
NewspaperWood, oak wood, steel
H 70 x W 45 x D 60 cm
MAKING OF
NEWSPAPERWOOD
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Mieke Meijer
The works of Studio Mieke Meijer start from constructions and architectonic shapes to form alternative spatial structures where the interplay between space and its surroundings are central.
The studio works within the liminal field between architecture and product design. This enables Studio Mieke Meijer to move freely, regardless of architectural restrictions and outside the boundaries of the traditional product. The material NewspaperWood was invented by the designer in 2003. NewspaperWood reverses a traditional production process; not from wood to paper, but from (news)paper to wood.
Mieke Meijer *1982
Studies: Design Academy Eindhoven
Studio: Studio Mieke Meijer
Philosophy: Constructive imagery, tangible materiality and tectonic detailing are the fundamentals of the studio’s strong and recognisable signature.
Exhibitions: Dutch Design Week; Dubai Design Week; Salone del Mobile, Milan; Ventura Lambrate, Milan
Status: Designer, Creative Director at NewspaperWood BV, Design Lecturer
Lives/works: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Contact: miekemeijer.com
EXHIBIT COLLECTION
PURE GOLD
Upcycled! Upgraded!
Pure Gold is an exhibition organized by the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), Stuttgart, Germany, which promotes art and cultural exchange in exhibitions, dialogue and conference programs.
As a competence center for international cultural relations, ifa connects civil societies, cultural practices, art, media and science. The ifa is supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, the state of Baden-Württemberg and its capital Stuttgart.
©2022 ifa. Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
