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GS Do you see any difference between these two countries and systems regarding art and design?
SJM We left France a while ago, but what we felt as a student there, was the limitations of opportunities based on the name of your diploma and the years of experiences. In this sense, we see France as more academic with a strong national bound, influenced by the culture of the luxe. Whereas the Netherlands is more accessible and open-minded. Nevertheless, both countries being in Europe, a bridge or a connexion is easily created.
GS How important is the process in your work facing aesthetic or functionality?
SJM Aesthetic and functionality are connected. The process and limitation we impose to ourselves will depend on the expected outcome. It will for sure influence the time spent to research and develop, whether you focus on the use of the product or its aesthetic aspect. While taking into account both features are closely linked to the choice of material, production and assemblage technique.
GS How do you make your choice of process, materials, esthetic? Do you have a "method" like first the material then the process or the reverse…
SJM In our project, you can draw two mains processes:
One that start from a research, with no predefined goal other than finding ideas. Since you don’t necessarily know where you are going, every association would create surprising outcomes. There is no limits regarding a function or a specific expected aesthetic. In this process, we like to start from a technique or a craft, or a combination of both. (e.g. Moca)
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