Nadja Monnet
In Monnet’s work, the “dynamic” aspect of the measuring tape, which can be folded or extended, is maintai- ned and multiplied wi- thin the artpiece. The lamp’s change in size makes it adaptable to various spaces: the result is a fun, hyp- notic design object characterized by high aesthetic pleasure.
My professional background is rooted in woodworking, having completed an apprenticeship as a harpsichord maker. After raising my four children, I transitioned from craftsmanship to art and pursued studies in sculpture. In my artistic practice, I often use trivial materials, sometimes even waste. My starting point is always fascination or curiosity. Throughout the creative process, I focus on a particular phenomenon and apply mostly tradi- tional, yet unconventional, techniques. I am interested in operose working processes, as they offer me a broad field of exploration. I am also attracted by structures and order, enjoying the process of standardization and then discovering deviations within, revealing variety and diversity.
Used material, technique, support:
used meter sticks, screws and nuts, metal base, light bulbs
Artwork Description:
the base material of this floor lamp is many broken meter sticks. The individual elements were screwed onto a metal base in a dia- mond-shaped pattern around a light source. Since the grid is movable, the lamp can be compressed or stretched.
This means that it can take on different shapes, from tall and narrow to low and bulbous or even tilted to the side.
