Joris De Raedt
When I first met Joris in real life it was a grey Sunday and I was stuck in what you could call 'the dark side ' : what a harsh world, poor me, will never survive this, oh unbearable lightness of being,...' You know the feeling when your weekend is over before it started, you can't keep up with anything, spill coffee everywhere, forget to eat and can't remember where you left... everything!
In this condition I arrived in joris universe... He gave me coffee & cookies and told me stories about extinct species, orange deserts, cliffs in Norway and why baby birds have a white dot on their beak (because their mum can feed them in the dark). A humble kind of peace and quiet came over me. Going through his work I gained even more respect for him, he sits at his desk for days and days to create the perfect drawing. His technique and love for nature are admirable.
Joris is a photographer, scientific illustrator and grafic artist, but for Postuum he will offer a selection of illustrations, carefully picked out to match our philosophy. I could recommend everyone living in the city to go and take a walk with Joris in one of the natural preserves where he lives, it beats therapy, mindfullness and yoga all together. In his short carreer he already won some important titles and prices, but not nearly enough if you ask me.
I am very proud that he wanted to be part of Postuum, he is pure, talented, honest and has an excellent eye for aesthetics. I dare you to take a look at his drawings and don't go all “Is this real? Can't be. Sure it's not a photo? Really sure? This guy is crazy. I want one. “
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HIGH gloss silver
There are various possible finishes for the sealring.
Brass, gold plated or natural
Silver, gloss, sandblasted or gold plated
*prices (depending on weight) vary between 95-450 €
more info via info@postuum.eu
17 03 2014
Leen Boden
In a way Leen and the jewelry she creates seem very similar, they make you suspect a process of strong focus, technique, silence and discipline.
On the other hand the jewelry speaks for itself, with its in-your-face aesthetics and harmonious proportions and choice of material.
While Leen doesn't really talk all that much, there is this silent, peaceful modesty around her that is both comforting and confronting.
It's clear she communicates through her work in a very authentic way.
We can only cheer for that.
For 2 months she will offer a bracelet on Postuum, custom made and exclusively available in the online store.
This gives you the time to get to know her while we are planning a joint venture behind the scenes.
Don't worry we will provide the occasional sneak peek.
www.leenboden.com
www.facebook.com/leenbodenjewelry
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Joke de Wilde
We just love the paradox that Joke embodies...
She refuses to work digital, but her pictures are so pretty almost like paintings, as if she photoshopped the whole thing afterwards.
To us Joke is a storyteller, first class. Her pictures are slow and sometimes so soft you want to touch them.
She is the housephotographer for POSTUUM, like us she also wants to preserve and create aesthetics.
A very good match, bound to give birth to some pretty images, hilarious afternoon tea and hard working.
She is a hyperbusy lady, working for TheWord magazine, Stieglitz Gallery and still makes time for us, for sitting, doing nothing and watching giraffes from her appartement window next to the Antwerp zoo.
Want more?
www.jokedewilde.com
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Viktor Leestmans
Viktor Leestmans is this unique figure that you only meet a few times in your life.
His whole life moves around animals, insects, nature, technology and every possible connection there is to find between these aspects.
He is a master in beauchene technique and provides Belgium and beyond with butterflies, beetles and scorpions to decorate your home. Viktor is always busy learning about the art of taxidermy, discorvering the fascinating world of insects and mechanics.
In a non classical way he uses natural materials to reconstruct and create new animals, forms and shapes. He creates new 3D objects and stories from what others may see as garbage or useless. We like that!
His atelier is like a haven, a fairytale for anyone who has a weakness for 'pretty creepy' things and silence...we love and share his fascination for nature and art so therefore we proudly present some of his work here and hope you appreciate as much as we do.
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Annelies Desmet-Wiesbauer
I'm actually the owner and founder of Postuum.
One of the reasons I created this label was to give my own work a place to live and be seen.
I studied Jewelry design, philosphy and got involved in the art and world of taxidermy. Somehow these 3 facets always return in the creative proces.
What I love most is to go into dialogue with other artists and disciplines so new synergies can arise from these encounters.
The written word will always carry out my preference, but I am easily touched by beauty of all kinds.
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