Money Box - Koala
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
design: Maxim Velčovský, 2005
material: porcelain
A situation frozen in porcelain and the design of a story at the same time. The point of realization is a minimalist post-production gesture (cutting a hole for coins), which in a simple DIY way turns a decorative artifact into the applied sphere of design. It thus becomes a literal symbol of an investment in art, mockingly linked to an incentive to iconoclasm, since the value of this strange purse is twofold, hidden in both form and content. Each owner is thus confronted with the same Sophie's choice, namely to suppress one of the functions of the object. A sentimental historical layer is also present. Sometimes the prefigures of the caskets are exotic sculptures of animals that became synonymous with the decorative luxury of working-class society, even though through their origins they absurdly referred to the "hated aristocratic class". A symbol of feudalism that survived on the socialist wardrobe.
ABOUT DESIGNER
Maxim Velčovský (1976) is one of the most outstanding contemporary Czech designers. His work also resonates in an international context. He graduated from UMPRUM in Prague, where he currently heads the Ceramics and Porcelain Studio. In 2002, together with Jakub Berdych Karpelis, he founded the Qubus studio, which has played a significant role in popularising design to the public in the Czech environment. He is the initiator of the "new wave" of Czech design. His work is represented in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Neue Sammlung in Munich and the Design Museum in Lausanne. He is currently the art-director of Lasvit.
ABOUT THE BRAND
QUBUS (est. 2002)
Qubus has been provoking with conceptual design objects and art pieces for 24 years!
All Qubus products are HANDMADE IN BOHEMIA – handmade in the Czech Republic.
Qubus stands also for the first Czech design shop with its own production in Czech Republic, located in Rámová Street No.3 from the very beginnings in 2002. The luxury collectibles and everyday utility products are famous for their inventive design that ironically and humorously pushes the boundaries of your personal taste.
Qubus was founded in 2002 by artist, sculptor and designer Jakub Berdych Karpelis (1971), who invited Maxim Velčovský (1976), a recent graduate of UMPRUM, to collaborate with him. The design duo was behind the opening of the Qubus showroom in the same year. They co-directed the Qubus brand together as a duo until 2009. In 2009 Maxim left for LASVIT and since that Jakub followed as art director of Qubus – his own brand. Since 2010, Jakub Berdych Karpelis has remained as the art director and chief designer of the brand. In 2023 arts manager, curator and producer Marcela Straková (1977) has joined Jakub and since then they have been co-directing Qubus as artist-producer duo together towards the 25th anniversary which comes in May 2026.
In addition to conceptual and product design Qubus also carries out projects in the field of interior and exhibition design. Qubus has been awarded and Jakub also an author of several prestigious awards across the fields of culture, art and design, and has created a number of now iconic installations, collections and artworks under the Qubus brand.
Qubus products are characterized by the use of radical materials such as glass and porcelain, all created in local workshops and in collaboration with local masters of their craft.
The tiny imperfections and bubbles are a testament to handmade craftsmanship.
Qubus Design Studio serves as a platform for the artistic work of Jakub Berdych Karpelis and other artists/designers that Qubus invites to collaborate.
| Code | Code: 5885 |
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| Brand name: | Qubus |
| Category: | The designers |
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