Las Llaves by Turbina — Nicole Rambla Bedwell

Las Llaves by Turbina Studio

Sculptural furniture
Materiality
Science fiction

Las Llaves is a minimalist set of four attachable, sculpture-like pieces created by Barcelona-based duo Turbina. Turbina’s work continuously revolves around the concepts of time, the cosmos and the unknown. For this project, Minerva Capdevila and Mateo Fumero have drawn inspiration from science fiction, a genre they believe allows “the vastness of the cosmos to coexist with our most primitive, intimate senses”. Much like the Monolith in Kubrick’s 2001: Space Odyssey, they have created four pieces whose purpose, at first glance, is not immediately obvious. Futuristic yet archaic in form, Las Llaves evoke a sense of mysticism that invites us to a contemplative, almost devotional meditation in an age overwhelmed by a constant stream of information.

About

I am a creative communicator and writer based in Barcelona, with an academic and professional background in London, focusing on cultural journalism and communication. My work spans various media and involves elaborating narratives through articles, social media management, newsletters and event organisation. I have a keen interest in issues related to space and gender, memory and materiality, craft and design—themes that I explore both in my professional career and in academic research projects.

Press

House of Memories, Dezeen
September 2022