Capturing Distinctive Details:
Carole Baijings redefines traditional bowls, vases, and trays through intricate perforations, folds, and geometric grids, creating striking visual experiences. During our studio visit, our goal was to observe, capture, and convey the distinctive details that define her work.
Play of light and shadow
A perfect example of this is Perforations, a collection of sculptural marble pieces that redefines traditional bowls through intricate perforations, creating a play of light, shadow, and form. The collection includes bowls in various sizes, each with unique holes in shape and size. This series transforms the functional object into an aesthetic experience, showcasing a delicate dance of transparencies and shadows on natural stone.
“I immediately thought of perforating the marble to make it lighter, more transparent, almost visible when backlit, and to play with light and shadow, both inside and outside the shape, with the different colors and veins of the marble, and with whatever you choose to place inside.”
– Carole Baijings
Geometric elegance
The Lust Tray Collection, on the other hand, combines geometric grids and delicate curves to create a refined visual experience. It merges bold shapes with subtle patterns, available in two heights and in both round and oval versions. Carole transforms marble into the star of your social moments, offering the perfect balance between style and functionality, adding a touch of elegance to your space. Embracing the concept of “living marble,” these trays enhance table settings with a simple yet contemporary design, bringing a touch of magic to every occasion.
“Here, high-tech production techniques merge with craftsmanship, balancing cutting-edge robotic arms that perforate the marble just a few millimeters, transforming it into a work of art.”
– Carole Baijings
Dreamy abstraction
Muze, on the other hand, is a dreamy abstraction: a collection of vases inspired by the artist’s hands-on approach. The resulting form exudes elegance, with subtle hints of femininity, soft curves, and intricate details, enhanced by the interplay of light and shadow. The vase itself becomes a canvas for the beauty of nature, gracefully embracing bouquets.
“It’s always special to see what takes shape literally in the studio, and how it’s then translated into marble together with the Luce di Carrara team. We create paper models to ensure the proportions are human-scaled and, in this case, to make sure the flowers fit well and fall with natural elegance.”
– Carole Baijings
