Ben Storms
By creating shapes that verge on the impossible, I confuse the viewers, make them lose their balance briefly, and stimulate them to look at familiar materials with a fresh eye.
Ben Storms is a Belgian designer and craftsman who thinks in terms of materials. By using state-of-the-art techniques he transforms them to captivating shapes that defy expectations. Storms equally masters thinking and making. He has refined his craft as a stonemason, sculptor and woodworker. In his practice, he often combines traditional techniques with high-tech processes to create unique pieces of furniture with a sculptural character.
The son of a stonemason, Ben Storms uses natural and simple materials to create his work, including marble, glass and steel. He blends centuries-old techniques and modern technology to put familiar materials in a new light. He also employs cutting-edge techniques to bring his creations to life. For example, CNC milling and 3D scanning used alongside hand-sanding and polishing.
Ben Storms’work always explores materiality as well as unexpected forms. In Ben Storms' design practice, he always starts with the raw materials. Ben Storms likes to work with large, traditional and ancient materials and appreciates their beauty and natural strength. Ben Storms By creating shapes that verge on the impossible, confuse the viewers, make them lose their balance briefly, and stimulate them to look at familiar materials with a fresh eye.
- Art: Ben Storms