The RBS Series Vessels are created using solid cast blocks of resin-bonded sand (RBS) which is typically a byproduct of the metal casting industry. The material is hand sculpted and selectively soaked with a coating of color resin that penetrates into the outer layer. Once cured, the object is excavated from the uncured sand block leaving the uniquely textured hardened shell.
The RBS Series utilizes multiple variations of the experimental process to create vessels, furniture, lighting and sculpture inspired by coral, cactus, rock formations and other natural forms.
All RBS Series pieces are hand created by the designer himself and each is one of a kind. All are signed and dated. Steven can produce similar pieces at the same over-all dimensions but obviously the details are unique. This also means that he can work at custom scale, color etc.
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUEHand-sculpted from colored bonded sand
MATERIAL
Resin-Bonded Sand
DESIGNERSteven HaulenbeekPRODUCTION
Steven Haulenbeek
PLACE OF PRODUCTIONChicago, USA
AMOUNT
One-of-a-kind
RBS Marbled Vessel #1Dimension: 15” x 15” x 22”high / 38,1cm x 38,1cm x H55,88cm
Year of creation: 2020
RBS Bubble Vessel #63Dimension: 15” x 14” x 24”high / 38,1cm x 35,56cm x H60,96cm
Year of creation: 2018
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photo credits:
Steven Haulenbeek