Product description
In 1931, Marguerite Friedlaender designed the HALLE, an icon of the Bauhaus tradition in terms of its proportions, lines and simple curves. However, the Jewish designer was initially denied the recognition she deserved with the rise of National Socialism: Friedlaender was removed from the records as the designer of the product, her design was temporarily nameless and only many years later resold with great pride under her name by the Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur Berlin. Over 90 years later, the Berlin artist Rona Kobel has now used it to create objects with political impact. The "Freedoom" vase tells of the fragility of freedom in powdery pastel shades and neo-baroque bows, while the "CouRAGE" vase addresses the necessary anger in the courage to change. The most subtle highlight of the remake, however, can be found on the bases or in the necks of the artworks, where Kobel helps Friedlaender to make a quiet comeback: the designer's crossed-out signature is re-emphasized and made effective again by dots placed decisively underneath.
“Freedoom” is available in 5 colors and is limited to 9 pieces each. The sugary-sweet effect of the objects lasts only a short moment until one becomes aware of the desperate eyes in the double O - which in the mint green version are even pierced and can therefore cry. The artist has completed each unique piece by hand.
