Spectator Twins by Freia Achenbach

Spectator twins by Freia Achenbach Limited Edition of 25 Dimensions: D 105 x W 33 cm x H 68 cm Materials: resin, sand, foam The amorphly shaped shelf is not only offering storage or presentation space, but stimulates the mechanism of projection and alludes to different faces that can only be recognized at second glance. When a sensory stimulus is offered to our perception, the spirit accepts this piece and completes what is missing. By recognizing the faces in the object, the role between subject and object is reversed and the shelf is moved into the position of the observer. Spectator Twins is part of the Spectator Shelf family . It consists of two elements that are interlocking with each other and can be used as a small cabinet or sideboard. Like the rest of the Spectator family, it is characterized by its amorphous curved shapes and alludes to different faces that can be recognized at second glance. Each piece is hand painted with resin which gives each shelf a unique and vibrant finish. Freia Achenbach is a Stuttgart-based object, furniture, and spatial designer. Her approach allows movement between disciplines and playfully explores material, form, and colour. In her work Freia Achenbach experiments with a wide variety of materials and both traditional and innovative manufacturing processes. Her objects always tell a story and bring a certain ambiguity with them. All objects are handmade and/or created in collaboration with small manufactories. She produces objects as unique pieces as well as in small series and realizes commissioned works for customers. Since 2018 she has been collaborating with June Gschwander and Carlo Kurth under the joint design studio anima ona. She has completed projects with a range of clients including Fondation d´entreprise Martell, Kunstverein Böblingen e.V., GRDXKN structure printing, Studio Saje, Moncomble Paris, Centre Pompidou.