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Organic Pressure by Casper Smits explores natural growth through handcrafted sculptural furniture. Organic forms are shaped intuitively from wood and refined with a high-gloss finish, blurring the line between function and sculpture.
Concept
Organic Pressure explores the tension between natural growth and controlled force. The pieces blur the boundary between functional furniture and sculpture through organic, flowing forms.
Process
Each piece is shaped intuitively by hand, allowing the organic form to emerge during the making process. I respond to the material as I work, rather than following a fixed shape. The surfaces are carefully refined and finished with multiple layers of high-gloss lacquer.
Material
The collection is made entirely from wood, exploring the material beyond its familiar, raw character. The wood becomes smooth, seamless and highly reflective, creating the impression of an entirely new material. Its natural grain remains visible beneath the surface, balancing the organic character of wood with a refined and contemporary appearance.
About Casper Smits
His process combines traditional making techniques with experimentation and intuition, allowing the material and form to influence each other. Each piece is developed as a unique object, balancing craftsmanship, material expression and spontaneity.
