artist//designer//renaissance.man

Joris Verstrepen, a Belgian designer born in West-Flanders, is the founder of his eponymous label Verstrepen.studio. He’s part of a rising generation of designers whose creative methods are reshaping the very essence of design practice. Beyond his personal design philosophy, he challenges conventional notions within the field of design.

Verstrepen's ideology is firmly anchored in four fundamental pillars: nature, imperfection, craftsmanship, and the sensory experience. He seeks to delve into various creative realms, including textiles, ceramics, and object design.

In an era where the established linear principles of western culture and economic models are losing relevance, Verstrepen’s work engages with the act and importance of creation. His design journey transcends mere aesthetics, delving into the very essence of our evolving world and the profound transformations taking place within it.

Currently represented by Sinople Gallery.

past//present//future exhibitions:

2021

Shak Gallery, Brussels - Stools exhibition

2022

Milan Design Week, Italy -  Isola Design Gallery 

Contemporary Design Market, Brussels

Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven - No Time For High Fives international collective exhibition

2023

Milan Design Week, Milan - Belgian Design Pavilion  collective exhibition

Sinople Gallery, Paris - Midsummer exhibition

Paris Design Week with Sinople Gallery, Paris - Horizons exhibition

Brussels Design September, Brussels - Belgian Design Pavilion collective exhibition at Rempart44

Wonder Festival, Kortrijk - Belgian Design Pavilion collective exhibition

Feel free to read more about his views on design in his manifesto.