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Wouter Persyn

Infos

@wouterpersyn

Bio

Wouter Persyn (° 1996) studied architecture in Ghent and Barcelona and furniture design in Mechelen. With his work he balances between architecture and visual art, between graphic and spatial work.

As an architect, designer or artist, he wants to surprise and amaze the viewer by playing with the visual aspect which can be seen in anything he designs or creates, from bright murals to functional art pieces such as the Gordn Steel Series.

His work is inspired by classic Surrealism, or masters such as Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, Felice Varini or Gordon Matta-Clark.

Objects

Gordn O

GORDN O, 2021
Unique piece
Aluminum with artisanal surface treatment, is included with the Gordn Bookcase
80 cm x 105 cm x 35 cm

As this smaller piece of art is made out of the surplus of the Gordn Bookcase, O forms that same hole. Where as a spectator people had to walk around the bookcase (with the hole) - looking for… O - the tangible hole turns here before the eyes. The amazement is near… with the regularity of the clock that perfect circle reveals itself.

Gordn Side Table

GORDN Side Table, 2021
Side table
Steel with artisanal surface treatment
45 cm x 70 cm x 35 cm

Included with the Gordn Coffee Table, not sold separately.

This smaller piece of furniture is made out of the surplus of the Gordn Coffee Table making the Gordn Side Table form that same hole. As the name suggests, this piece of furniture is not just a piece of art but like the large table it is derived from, a functional piece of art. With a shelf on four sides, this piece is interesting and functional from every angle, so users will want to walk around in search of the perfect square.

Gordn Bookcase

GORDN, 2021
Bookcase
Aluminum with artisanal surface treatment
220 cm x 105 cm x 35 cm, made to measure

Seemingly random openings and cutting lines - inspired by Gordon Matta-Clark - unexpectedly form a perfect geometric shape, turning 3D into 2D and blurring the line between furniture and art. As this bookcase serves as a roomdivider with shelves on both sides and interesting views from either way, users will want to walk around looking for the perfect circle.

Gordn Coffee Table

GORDN, 2021
Coffee table
Steel with artisanal surface treatment
45 cm x 90 cm x 160 cm

Seemingly random openings and cutting lines - inspired by Gordon Matta-Clark - unexpectedly form a perfect geometric shape, turning 3D into 2D and blurring the line between furniture and art. As this coffee table looks either massive or super light, depending on the point of view, users will want to walk around looking for the perfect square.