KINETOWER

Metamorphic Art Studio believes in the multi-functionality of artefacts. We are fascinated by the transformation of the form of objects and architecture depending on the use of the moment. We call it Metamorphism.

This metamorphic principle can be applied to both art, objects and architecture. The composite materials have the potential to revolve the essence of our future surrounding artefacts. Architecture of the beginning of the 20th century was focused on function and resulted in essential and pure forms. Contemporary architecture often tries to reflect the actual and complex society of today, resulting in more dynamic and organic appearances. Metamorphism tries to partially update architecture and design by doing research on challenges such as multi-functionality, sustainability, energy control and energy capture. Kinetura tries to respect the ‘form follows function’ approach extended with a 4th dynamic and metamorphic dimension.

In our vision we don’t seek minimalism, neither decoration, nor representation in a mimetic way of organic forms. Even motion itself is not our objective but only a means. As in a poem, it’s the combination of verses, which evokes a world of meaning and unlimited connections. This synergetic principle is close to the way metamorphic design and architecture can generate sense. The movement can only be meaningful when being part of a functional scenario, as if the movement were a pace in a dance. The dialectic of space versus time, matter versus light, closed versus open, rigid versus flexible, hide versus reveal, male versus female and objectivity versus emotion creates a poetical dimension in this approach: oppositions as innate properties of one.

created by Xaveer Claerhout & Barbara van Biervliet

music ’the grasp of letting go’ composed for the film by Wim Mertens