BLESS (DE)
Designing Disappearance
July 28th – August 3rd 2024
BLESS Germany
BLESS is a made to measure profession founded in 1997 by Ines Kaag, based in Berlin, and Desiree Heiss, based in Paris.
The two designers escape from any calibrated definition in design or applied arts. Faithful to their initial concept, dividing and combining creation between fashion, art, design and architecture, they engage an independent work method, which often implements collaborations and interactions with friends, customers and other contributors.
Their creations are born from true personal needs; aiming for simplicity and comfort throughout daily life while aspiring for more visionary horizons.
Their products as well as their distribution systems do not fit into any pre-established category; Bless passes without transition from one area to another, from highly functional forms to conceptual propositions on the verge of abstraction.
An unlimited, fluid and contemporary conception with an increasing interest over the years to create the momentum. The current profession description of BLESS is therefore Situation Designers.
BLESS does not promote any style – BLESS fits every style!
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The Workshop
This is a workshop about the possibility of making unpleasant things disappear - not by magic but with tangible strategies and different approaches such as converting, dressing, painting over, concealing, digesting, tidying up, disposal, distraction tactics, etc.
In fact, it will be above all the many various personal and professional backgrounds of workshop participants themselves that shall teach each other new tricks.
What disappears can be an ugly view or something that gets in the way; it can be pollution, excess, aesthetical annoyance or other discomforts. Our re/creation can address problems in the private or professional sphere as well as in society or the environment. Pragmatically, our starting point is the place where we are and the time we live in.
Incidentally this is not about theorising but about practising and testing different strategies. Our goal is to abolish with sense and sensibility, to take action and develop responsibility for creation and recreation. Cleaning up the unnecessary before we disappear ourselves may be rewarding in process and leaves, as a side effect, a vibrant and energising void for the next to come.
Housing
Accommodation & food are included
We can accommodate for special catering
All participants sleep in dormitories
To book a private room or bring additional guests, get in touch: workshops@boisbuchet.org
Education
Our staff are available to help you conceptualize & produce your designs
Tools & materials are provided by Boisbuchet
All workshops are taught in English
The number of participants is limited to 22
Activities
Weekly campfire, exhibition & guided tour of the Domaine
Conferences from designers throughout the week
The famous Wednesday Porky’s party