Overview
Ukrainian artist Illya Goldman Gubin produced a series of stools for Bottega Veneta. These seating elements were fashioned from cardboard boxes.
Approach
Gubin's methodology involved the shaping of each cardboard box through direct physical contact. This process was characterized by his retention of the material's inherent characteristics. Specifically, the folds, creases, and irregularities of the cardboard remained visible in the final form of the stools. Each seat was individually formed.
Findings
The outcome of Gubin's work is a collection of individually formed stools. These stools are distinct in that they visibly display the original physical characteristics of the cardboard boxes from which they were made, such as folds, creases, and irregularities.
Why This Matters
This work exemplifies an artistic approach to material transformation, where the intrinsic properties and history of a discarded material (cardboard boxes) are intentionally preserved and highlighted in the creation of functional art objects (stools).