Ranging from limited editions, art installations, architecture and product prototypes, the work of Norwegian design Daniel Rybakken has always been difficult to define; occupying as it does, a space between art and design. One example is Right Angle Mirror (pictured above). A simple yet intriguing piece by Rybakken, that has recently become part of the Ligne-Roset collection. CNC-milled from a single piece of aluminum that is then polished and chrome plated, the design casts reflections and shadows on surrounding walls to create the illusion of being suspended in space.
Earlier this year, Daniel Rybakken was commissioned by Cosmit to create an installation to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Salone del Mobile, and exhibited not only at must-see Spazio Rossana Orlandi but also at Salone Satellite. Take a look below to see photographs of pieces from the installation and some of our favorite works by this highly talanted designer:
Born in 1984, Daniel Rybakken grew up in Oslo, Norway. After studying design at the Oslo School of Architecture, the designer went on to study at the School of Arts & Crafts in Gothernburg, Sweden before establishing his own design studio.
Rybakken has already received numerous awards including Norsk Form (Foundation for Design and Architecture in Norway) Prize to Young Designers in 2010, Design Report Award (for best design at SaloneSatellite Milan) in 2009, the Anders Jahre Culture Prize for Young Artists in 2008 and Best of the Best, Red Dot Award in 2007.
Light Tray (2011) Designed together with Andreas Engesvik. Hand blow colored glass, powder-coated aluminium, 2700ºK light source.
Counterbalance (2011) Wall-mounted counterbalanced lamp using cogwheels. Steel, stainless steel, black-oxidized steel, aluminium, 3000ºK light source, neodymium magnet.
Screened Daylight (2011) Simulation of the ambient light that enters a room through drawn blinds or curtains. Powder-coated aluminium, aluminium square section tubes, 4000ºK light source, polypropylene plastic.
Tinted Mirror (2010) Rendered shadows and two flat surfaces creating a 3 dimensional space. Colored glass and mirror, hung from ceiling and wall.
Daylight Entrance (2008 - 2010). Light installation in the entrance of an office building using over 6000 LEDs to simulate the positive effects of daylight.
Surface Daylight (2009 - 2010) A continuation of the thoughts and ideas behind Subconscious Effect of Daylight and Daylight Comes Sideways, and proof of concept of the later Daylight Entrance.
Subconscious Effect of Daylight (2008) A table that gives the illusion of daylight entering a room by projecting light with shadow pattern onto the floor.
Daylight Comes Sideways (2007) Wall light that gives the illusion of daylight through trees (continually moving shadows) by individually dimming the intensity of 1100 LEDs arranged behind a translucent surface.
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