User:Fionna888/Sabine Marcelis

Sabine Marcelis (born 1985) is a Dutch artist and designer. She has worked with brands such as Céline, IKEA, Isabel Marant and Stella McCartney. Her style typically includes pastel colours, minimalist shapes, and materials such as resin and glass, and her work focuses on themes of reflection and translucency.

Early life[edit]
Marcelis was born in Alkmaar, Netherlands. She emigrated to Waihi, New Zealand, with her family at the age of 10. She briefly studied industrial design at Victoria University of Wellington before returning to Holland in her early twenties to study at the Design Academy Eindhoven. Before pursuing a career in design, Marcelis competed in semi-professional snowboarding.

Career[edit]
After graduating from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2011, Marcelis founded her eponymous studio in Rotterdam.

Currently working on a solo show in Barcelona, Spain. Collaborations with directing students in Hermes 'Home department' in 2021. Lead creative direction of Master of Advanced Studies in Design for Luxury and Craftsmanship, with La Prairie in 2020. Swedish furniture brand Hem partnership in 2021. Created 16 awards for Men's GQ.

Personal life[edit]
Sabine Marcelis currently lives and works in Rotterdam. Her partner is the architect Paul Cournet. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she had a son.

Inspiration
At the age of 16, Marcelis was an avid snowboarder. In an interview with Surface, she states that her use of snowboarding goggles made her realize the powerful affect color has on one's environment. This helped her develop her work titled "Colour Rush" which was released in May 2022 at the Vitra Design Museum.

Specifically, Marcelis also stated that her inspiration stems from the architect Hans Hollein for his works with not only architecture but jewelry.

Teaching[edit]
Sabine Marcelis is a mentor at Women Bauhaus Collective, a female founded group of five artists that celebrate the legacy of women in the Bauhaus movement. In addition, Marcelis teaches at  École cantonale d'art de Lausanne, also known as ECAL, located in Switzerland. Marcelis teaches aspiring artists about her techniques, designs, and inspirations.