Reddish
RENS X COR UNUM
A series of table objects originating from, and
expanding on our Reddish design research, this time
focusing on new ways of colouring ceramics..
Extensive research and experiments using 10 x 10 cm tiles resulted in a remarkable colouring procedure for ceramics. Each table object was placed in liquid pigment. From that moment onward, they paint themselves, void of any human intervention. The porosity of the material and the duration of the dye determine the outcome. The colourant soaks into the material, draws a pattern and leaves traces. Each product is unique and will change colour with time and use. The process remains active for years.
For the love of Red
RENS has been and continues to be enamored by the allure of colour. In the early 2000s, the designers embarked on a series of experiments, daringly applying exclusively red pigments to a diverse array of materials: textiles, wood, metals, plastics.
The Reddish series comprises highly conceptual pieces of practical design: the items are no longer in regular production and are now only available upon special request for demonstrative purposes.
Year: 2013
Photography: Lisa Klappe
RENS X COR UNUM CERAMICS
The ceramic experts of Cor Unum and RENS have maintained a broad and fruitful collaboration for years. Their cross-pollination started in 2013 with an extensive exploration into the use of red in ceramics, a challenging colour in porcelain and earthenware.
This colour and material research gave birth to the joint collection Reddish, for which RENS devised and developed a unique colouring process, leading to a series of beautiful collaborations, including Colour Traces, Table Top, Colour Tubes, Unfoiled Vases, and Re-glow.
‘RENS was the first with whom we started a material research. For us, the collaboration was a great way to gain new insights – and a starting point for many new collaborations with other designers.’
— Lotte Landsheer, Director, Cor Unum Ceramics
