Arnaud Eubelen 2021 "Book Cage"

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"Book Cage"
Manufactured by Arnaud Eubelen
Belgium, 2021
Agglomerate wood, aluminium, glass, led tube, plastic, steel

Measurements
110 x 25 x 80h cm
43,3 x 9,8 x 31,5h in

Edition
Unique Piece

Concept
Arnaud Eubelen’s work is defined by his deliberate use of reclaimed urban materials, each chosen to underscore the rugged, authentic spirit of the city. His palette typically includes recycled metals, worn glass, discarded concrete, salvaged wood, and exposed electrical components. These elements not only embody the aesthetic of urban decay but also challenge traditional design values by embracing imperfections, wear, and history.
Each material carries a story, sourced from construction sites, industrial waste, and abandoned city spaces. Metal structures provide strength and raw texture, symbolizing the resilience and industrial heritage of urban life. Concrete elements add weight and a sense of permanence, reflecting the architecture of the streets, while glass fragments introduce an unexpected fragility, capturing light in ways that contrast with the hardness of other materials. Wood, often rough and untreated, brings warmth and a touch of organic life to his otherwise industrial forms, creating a balance that connects past and present.
Eubelen’s approach to materials is rooted in sustainability and social critique, highlighting the consequences of consumer culture and excess. By reclaiming and repurposing waste, he breathes new life into discarded objects, creating functional pieces that resonate with the energy and entropy of the city. His use of visible screws and bolts emphasizes transparency in construction and invites viewers to witness the process behind each piece. In his hands, these materials become a testament to the beauty found in the overlooked and abandoned, capturing a unique narrative of urban resilience and resourcefulness.

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Arnaud Eubelen (Liège, Belgium, 1991) is a designer and sculptor who works in the undefined space between art and functional design, transforming urban waste and discarded materials into evocative furniture and installations. Eubelen’s approach reimagines industrial remnants, reassigning their purpose and recontextualizing them to reveal their intrinsic, often overlooked, qualities. Growing up in the industrial landscape of Liège, he draws inspiration from the raw, dystopian aesthetics of his surroundings, creating pieces that pay homage to the neglected corners of urban life.
From his studio in Brussels, Eubelen collects discarded objects, viewing the city itself as a “material library.” His functional sculptures, shaped by a philosophy of “anti-design,” challenge mainstream design norms by emphasizing simplicity, authenticity, and low-tech assembly. His work is a deliberate subversion of conventional design, embracing urban entropy and the poetry found in abandoned materials. Cycling through Brussels, he sources waste from working-class neighborhoods, repurposing it into pieces that reflect the rugged reality of city life while subtly critiquing mass production and consumerism.
Each creation is a balance between the ephemeral and the functional, intentionally designed to be easily disassembled and reassembled, reflecting his commitment to sustainability and timeless urban aesthetics. His pieces, characterized by their dystopian, industrial feel, underscore a vision of design that is as much a social commentary as it is a tribute to urban resilience and resourcefulness.

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