Photography: JW Kaldenbach
Geke Lensink
After graduating from ArtEZ University of the Arts, Geke Lensink started working as an independent interior designer, setting up many exhibitions and stands for numerous clients. Twelve years ago, she decided to chase her dreams and devote herself entirely to designing furniture. For Geke Lensink, furniture is not merely a collection of objects, but also a carrier of stories.
The designer translates her own memories of travels and cultures into her autonomous work and all objects are a fusion of thoughts and ideas.
Her recent designs is about our world in which segregation slowly merges and the diversity of the global community becomes more visible, but it is also about acceptance and arrogance.
The reflections on these subjects are made tangible in minimalist designs with bright colours, creating a balance between functionality and beauty. The use of natural materials is a matter of course for Geke.
‘Developing a good product is a constant search for the right choices and the right combination of design, detailing, materials, production and pricing, but the fun is in the merging of the story and the material. The whole of a product challenges us to touch or to be touched.’
contact
+31 (0) 6 5020 7439
studio: Brinkstraat 14, Amsterdam
postal address: Amsteldijk 706, 1074 JH Amsterdam
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exhibitions (selection)
2022 Lausanne, A Chair and You by Thierry Barbier-Mueller, Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts (MUDAC) Lausanne
2021 London, Adorno show at The Old Truman Brewery, London Design Festival
2021 Amsterdam, Het Parcours - In Need of an Observer at Jurriaan Gallery, GLUE Amsterdam design week
2020 Amsterdam, Woven Identities at Stadssalon, GLUE Amsterdam design festival
2020 Amsterdam, Humble Design at Binnenkant Gallery, GLUE Amsterdam design festival
2019 Milan, Salone del Mobile, Brothers and Sons in Full Color
2019 Milan, Salone del Mobile, the lounge of / SOUVENIR, Design Language
2018 Paris, Maison et Objet, with Heinen Delft Blue
2017 Milan, Salone del Mobile 'STURDY/ELEGANT' with Brothers and Sons, Alex de Witte, Extremis en Forbo
2016 London, CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK with Brothers and Sons
2015 London, THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL with Brothers and Sons
2015 Milan, Salone del Mobile with Brothers and Sons, Forbo and Jesse Visser
2014 Eindhoven Kazerne, Dutch Design Week 'LOW MOTION' with Thomas Eurlings, Jesse Visser, Youasme / Measyou
2014 Milan, Salone del Mobile 'LOW MOTION' with Thomas Eurlings, Jesse Visser, Youasme / Measyou
2014 Cologne, DUTCH DESIGN DESK EUROPE
2013 Milan, Salone del Mobile 'NEW DUTCH DESIGN' with Brothers and Sons, Jesse Visser, DUM, New Duivendrecht, Frederick Roye
2013 Amsterdam, 'BETWEEN ART AND DESIGN'
2013 Utrecht, Workshop of Wonders 'DUTCH MATERIALISM' with Jesse Visser and DUM
2012 Eindhoven, Dutch Design Week 'BASED IN AMSTERDAM'
2011 Stuttgart and Basel, group exhibition at Blickfang
2010 Milan, Salone del Mobile VENTURA LAMBRATE with Jesse Visser
2010 Rotterdam, Vivid Gallery 'ARTIFACTS'
other
Art Director Unicorn furniture fittings, 2019-now
Winner 'best product' Design District for the Alumni chair, 2015
Winner 'wildcard' Design District for the Giraffe table, 2014
Art Director of Brothers and Sons, 2013 - now
Shortlisted with the Next Life Chair in The Green Design Competition, 2012
Jury member of the Design Report Award at Salone Satellite Milan, 2012