Jumanide Seys (°1996, lives and works in Ghent )is a Belgian artist-designer working on the intersection between art and design. In a search for pure expression of form and material, he designs objects with a sculptural purity. His work is characterised by a constant dialogue between contrasting elements and the search for balance. He tries to redefine classic rules by combining modern and digital mediums with artisanal crafts. This is enforced by taking inspiration from the past and applying it to his contemporary designs. By doing so, he creates visual and tactile tension in his work.

For instance, for his Arch collection, consisting of several side tables and a monumental desk, Seys started from the architectural arch, but by deconstructing it, he creates a modern design piece. The curved symmetric structure may look simple in form, it’s the finish in either a rough polished aluminium or in a weathered leather that is extremely complex. Seys is manipulating the material in such way that he adds a visual and tactile tension to his design. This is an artistic process, creating imperfections that are unique characteristics to the piece.

A multidisciplinary creative studio forever in search for balance between form and material. Driven by a bold artistic sensitivity, equally embraced by technicality to give life to compelling narratives. Besides the interest in unique and imperfect materials, Seys has a certain affinity for the digital world. Here the possibilities are endless and he uses 3d visualizations as a medium to bring his artistic vision ranging from an interior to an object to life.