Ragna Ragnarsdottir creates objects depicting strange landscapes and oceans
Icelandic designer Ragna Ragnarsdottir uses synthetic materials such as acrylic resin, silicone and latex to create her range of design objects.
Ragnarsdottir, who was named Nordic Designer of the Year at the Formex interior design fair in Stockholm, creates objects that sit between home accessories and sculptures.
A departure from the typical minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic, the ceramic-like objects feature a mix of swirling, vibrant colours and playful, imaginative forms. They appear to depict strange landscapes and oceans.
The jury for the Nordic Designer of the Year prize described them as having "a mystic feeling about them that makes one think of Icelandic sagas and to the unique nature of the country".
"At the same time, they carry traces of Chinese aesthetics," they said.
Ragnarsdottir presented a range of objects at Formex, including the delicate Ground and Coral vases, the striped Globule candleholders, the pastel-hued Barrier Screen and the vibrant Husk Table.
The designer told Dezeen she considers herself at the intersection between design, art, craftsmanship and production. She actively explores new creative processes and innovative ways to mix materials.
Her aim is to encourage interactivity between the product and the user. "When people see my objects they often become interested in how they are made," she said. "The material, texture and colours are unfamiliar to them."
"Many mistake the material that ...
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