“The world revolves around efficiency, speed and preferably fitting into the mold of expectations. But it is the world out there that makes us wonder.”
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Ruben Hoogvliet and Gijs Wouters found each other in their fascination for materials, crafts and love for nature during their studies at the art academy ArtEZ in Arnhem. After graduation, they joined forces and experiences in Atelier Fig.
Through experimental processes and innovative designs they create a world of extraordinary
objects. The aesthetic experience creates awareness of the tactility and transformation within the creative process and shows what often remains unexposed. With their work they provide a playful answer to the demand for new and personalised products within the current industry.
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Exhibitions and Awards
[2024] Observations by Metamorphosis, Amsterdam ,NL
Collectible 2024, Brussels, BE
Object Rotterdam, Rotterdam, NL
[2023] 15 Years Carlos in Huis, Deventer, NL
Alchemy of Form, Mint Gallery London, UK
Design Fair, curated by Berry Dijkstra, Rotterdam, NL
Legends & Legacy, Cor Unum, Alcova Milano, IT
Funct Feast, Tableau, Stockholm Design Week, SE
The Power of Ceramics, MAD Brussels, BE
[2022] 30 Years Frozen Fountain, Amsterdam, NL
Shifting Time Frames, Mister Design, DenBosch, NL
Messmerizing, DDW, Eindhoven, NL
Rising Talent Award, Maison & Objet, Paris, FR
Paris design week, Atelier Néerlandais, Paris, FR
DesignGalerie, Gewerbe Museum, Winterthur, CH
Potverdorie, Tiendschuur, Tegelen, NL.
[2021] Evisions Invites, Upcoming talents, DDW, Eindhoven, NL
[2020] Collective exhibition, HUMANOID shop, Arnhem NL
Graduation exhibition, ARTEZ university of arts, Arnhem NL
[2018] New leather design contest, ECCO LEATHER, Dongen NL
[2017] Glass and ceramic fair, GLAS IN BEELD, Leerdam NL
Common grounds DUTCH DESIGN WEEK, TAC Eindhoven NL
Exposition forms & fictions, Gallery Marzee, Nijmegen, NL
Partners & Collaborations
Just Haasnoot, Wassenaar, NL
Skekk Gallery Reykjavík, ISL
Pott Gallery, Madrid, ES
Rhett Baruch Gallery, Los Angeles,US
Metamorphoses Objects, Amsterdam, NL
RDAI, Material Curator, Paris, FR
Vitra, Weil am Rhein, DE
Mint Gallery, London, UK
Carlos in Huis, Deventer, NL
B&B Italia, Milan, IT
Museum Arnhem, Arnhem, NL
De Design Shop, Eindhoven, NL
Cor Unum, Den Bosch, NL
Good Sessions, Marseille, FR
Frozen Fountain, Amsterdam, NL
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ATELIER FIG. ENGAGES IN BOTH SELF-INITIATED RESEARCH PROJECTS AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS ACROSS A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES.
Their in-house capabilities enable them to realize ceramic projects from initial form design to finishing. With an extensive glaze library and a profound understanding of various ceramic techniques, they can transform concepts into tangible creations.Atelier Fig has partnered with a range of esteemed organizations, including Vitra, Voertaal, and Cor Unum, providing innovative designs in ceramics, leather, and textiles. These experiences not only showcase their adaptability and creativity but also highlight how their expertise can be relevant to potential new collaborations.
“WHILE OUR PRIMARY FOCUS OFTEN LIES IN CERAMICS, OUR COMMITMENT TO MATERIAL EXPLORATION EXTENDS BEYOND THIS MEDIUM. WE WELCOME COLLABORATIONS IN PRODUCT DESIGN, ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS, AND GASTRONOMIC CONCEPTS.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE OPPORTUNITY TO EMBARK ON NEW VENTURES WITH PARTNERS WHO SHARE OUR VISION FOR INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY.”