What happens when everyday objects are stripped of their utility? In “The Weight of Less,” artists Saman and Sasan Oskouei investigate this question through a striking series of perforated wooden sculptures. From industrial pallets to school desks, each piece is meticulously hollowed, challenging its original purpose and inviting contemplation.
“As layers are removed, the objects lose their original purpose while gaining a new presence,” the duo explained. Their work exposes hidden rhythms and patterns, turning absence into an integral part of the artistry.
Known for their collaborative projects as Icy & Sot, the brothers often engage with everyday materials to explore social and cultural themes. This series, however, takes a subtler approach. The sculptures’ reduced weight is both physical and metaphorical, urging us to reconsider the structures we encounter daily.
The exploration of everyday materials also echoes in Greg Klassen’s unique furniture designs, which artfully combine wood and glass.
To delve deeper into their work, visit their website and Instagram.
For another artistic take on traditional materials, see how Nikolas Weinstein transforms glass in monumental forms.
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Frequently asked questions
What is “The Weight of Less” about?
“The Weight of Less” is a series of perforated wooden sculptures by artists Saman and Sasan Oskouei, where everyday objects are hollowed to challenge their original purpose and invite contemplation.
How do Saman and Sasan Oskouei transform objects in their art?
Saman and Sasan Oskouei strip everyday objects of their utility by meticulously hollowing them, turning absence into an integral part of the artistry and exposing hidden rhythms and patterns.
What materials do Saman and Sasan Oskouei use in their sculptures?
The artists use everyday materials like industrial pallets and school desks in their sculptures, which are meticulously hollowed to challenge their original purpose.