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Придбати принт Current Window

Опис колекційного експоната

Current Window is a modern version of stained glass that uses current techno-logies. The colored pieces of glass generate electricity from daylight, and can even harness diffused sunlight. The electricity can be used to power a whole range of electrical appliances. The glass pieces are made of “Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells”, which use the properties of color to create an electrical current－just like photosynthesis in plants. Similarly to the various shades of green chlorophyll that absorb light, the colored window panes harness energy. Plug in your devices through the integrated USB ports on the window ledge. The greater the surface exposed, the more energy will be collected. Imagine these windows in churches, schools, and workplaces! Current Window offers us an example of energy-harvesting in a natural and aesthetic way, for our future.

Біографія митця

The Luminous Frontier of Solar Design

In the delicate space where artistic intuition meets the urgent demands of environmental stewardship, the work of Marjan van Aubel shines as a transformative force. Born in Breda, Netherlands, in 1985, van Aubel has emerged as a pioneer of solar design, a movement that seeks to bridge the gap between aesthetic beauty and technological utility. Her practice is not merely about creating objects that are pleasing to the eye; it is a profound exploration of how art can actively participate in solving the global energy crisis. Through her formative studies at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and her advanced training at the Royal College of Art, she has mastered the ability to weave complex material science into the very fabric of contemporary living, turning the ephemeral nature of light into a functional, life-sustaining resource.

A Dialogue Between Tradition and Technology

The soul of van Aubel’s work is deeply connected to the legacy of the Dutch Masters. One can sense the spectral influence of Rembrandt and Vermeer in her meticulous treatment of light and shadow, yet she translates their classical mastery into a futuristic vocabulary. Where the masters used light to tell stories of human emotion, van Aubel uses it to power our modern existence. Her Current Window project serves as a breathtaking reimagining of traditional stained glass, utilizing dye-sensitized solar cells to capture energy from both direct and diffused sunlight. This innovation mimics the biological magic of photosynthesis, allowing architectural elements to breathe and harvest energy just like a living organism. Similarly, her Current Table demonstrates how even the most mundane domestic objects can be reimagined as active participants in a sustainable ecosystem, providing power to our devices through the simple, beautiful presence of daylight.

Architecting a Sustainable Future

The historical significance of Marjan van Aubel lies in her ability to make sustainability an evocative and desirable experience. Her work has moved beyond the realm of experimental design into the heart of global recognition, earning prestigious accolades such as the Wallpaper* Design Awards and the Dezeen Lighting Design Award. By integrating energy-harvesting technologies into furniture and architecture, she challenges the notion that eco-friendly solutions must be utilitarian or visually uninspired. Her inclusion in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) underscores her role as a vital figure in contemporary art history, marking the moment when design began to move from passive consumption toward active, regenerative contribution.

Recipient of the Arc21 Innovation Award and the Eco Coin Award.
A key contributor to the Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2021.
Pioneering the integration of photovoltaic cells into everyday lifestyle objects.

Marjan van Aubel

1985 - , Netherlands

Досьє митця

Artistic Movement Or Style: Solar Design
Date Of Birth: 1985
Full Name: Marjan van Aubel
Nationality: Dutch
Notable Artworks:
- The Energy Collection
- Well Proven Chair
- Current Table
- Current Window
- Cyanometer
- Sunne
Place Of Birth: Breda, Netherlands

Current Window

Опис колекційного експоната

Біографія митця

Гікле / Художній принт

Матеріал та техніка репродукції

Оформлення репродукції

White $1

Blurside $1

Extended $1

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P968JZ $12

W106C $8

W218G $10

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W500HY $15

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W692G $12

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W953PJ $8

H24-GOLD $40

H24-SILVER $40

H36-GOLD $60

H36-SILVER $60

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Деталі гравірування на бронзовій табличці

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Термінове виготовлення

Включені переваги

Безкоштовна експрес-доставка по всьому світу

Високоякісне лляне полотно

Повне страхове покриття доставки

Гарантія відшкодування митних зборів

Гарантія точного відтворення кольорів

Політика повернення протягом 60 днів (лише у разі виявлення дефектів)

Гарантія повернення 100% коштів

Знижка на оптові замовлення

Загальна вартість

$ 69

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Рама для репродукції

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Захисний лак

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Терміново

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Експрес-доставка

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Загальна вартість

$ 69

Опис колекційного експоната

Біографія митця

The Luminous Frontier of Solar Design

A Dialogue Between Tradition and Technology