Jakub Kubica
I enjoy designing furniture as it allows me to shape the space around me and to redefine my way of living.
Jakub Kubica is a multidisciplinary artist from Berlin who was born in Slovakia and currently lives and works in Berlin. He specializes in using natural materials such as stone combined with sterile metals. Kubica’s artistic practice spans sculpture, visual and sound performances, and minimal furniture design. While the sculptures of Kubica appear industrial and static, they create an illusion of kinetic art being paused in motion.
One of the key intersections in Kubica's work is the blend between art and design, particularly evident in his furniture pieces. Kubica's artistic practice is marked by an overarching theme of rediscovery, which draws parallels with the fieldwork of an archaeologist and leads Kubica towards new perspectives on the ever-expansive present. Through his art, Kubica explores the fragility of our environment and the potential loss of it with a series called "Please do not hesitate to contact me", which was exhibited during Berlin Art Week at Wilhelm Halle as one of the 2021 Berlin Masters finalists.
In these pieces, natural elements are held above mirrors with metal arms. This way rocks and wood appear as rare archaeological finds waiting to be discovered. Even the sensors that Kubica attaches to those‘rare finds’highlight their value and importance.Overall, Jakub Kubica’s work celebrates nature through a futuristic lens. The artist reminds us of the importance of preserving our environment for future generations.
- Art: Jakub Kubica