{"id":270104,"date":"2025-01-13T23:22:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/?p=270104"},"modified":"2025-01-13T23:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T18:38:30","slug":"emeline-ong-pastille-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adfwebmagazine.jp\/en\/design\/emeline-ong-pastille-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Sculpting Sweetness: Emeline Ong\u2019s Pastille Collection Blends Play with Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pastille Collection by Emeline Ong<\/h3>\r\n

E<\/span>meline Ong\u2019s Pastille Collection feels like a delightful rebellion against the monotony of conventional furniture design. At the heart of the Pastille Collection is Ong\u2019s fascination with candy\u2014its colors, textures, and irresistible allure.<\/p>\r\n

\"adf-web-magazine-sculpting-sweetness-emeline-ong-1\"<\/a>The Pastille Collection displays not just pieces of furniture; they\u2019re sculptural embodiments of a dreamlike vision, where the everyday becomes extraordinary, and the mundane transforms into something whimsical and provocative. Steeped in a playful sensibility yet unafraid to flaunt their raw, imperfect edges, Ong\u2019s creations challenge the boundaries of form, material, and process, offering an unapologetically fresh perspective on contemporary living.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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From the left: Low Blue Milk Table, Bubblegum Pink Table, Lilac Round Table<\/p><\/div>

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Detail of Emeline Ong\u2019s Pastille Collection<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The tables radiate a confectionery charm, their soft pastel hues and rounded, monolithic forms evoking the sugary sweetness of childhood memories. But just when you\u2019re lulled into thinking these pieces are all softness and innocence, their brutalist finish delivers a jarring contrast. The raw edges, exposed seams, and layered textures speak to a deeper narrative: one of labor, process, and the unapologetic celebration of imperfection. It\u2019s as if these tables wear their scars proudly, inviting you to see beauty in their flaws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The tools to manufacture the design includes everyday household items.<\/p><\/div>

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Manufacturing process of the collection.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

Ong\u2019s design process is as bold and unorthodox as the tables themselves. Forgoing\u00a0 industrial perfection, she embraces the tactile, messy, and hands-on nature of crafting. Using composite paper pulp\u2014a material often overlooked in the realm of high design\u2014Ong reinvents it into something extraordinary. This isn\u2019t the pristine paper pulp of a recycled world; this is a medium shredded, blended, and layered with deliberate intent, a substance brought to life through painstaking craftsmanship. Custom 3D-printed molds, assembled with bolts and nuts, act as the framework for this alchemical process. The molds themselves, split into smaller, manageable sections, reveal Ong\u2019s ingenious adaptation to the limitations of medium-scale 3D printing.
\r\nBy combining smaller parts into larger configurations, she not only sidesteps the technical constraints of her tools but also transforms these limitations into a distinctive design language.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Demolding process.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

The demolding process is where the tables truly come alive. As the pulp mixture hardens and the molds are peeled away, the seams where the pieces meet form bold graphic lines\u2014an aesthetic flourish that\u2019s both incidental and intentional. These lines, along with the visible layers of compressed material, are left raw and exposed, acting as a visual archive of the table\u2019s creation. Ong resists the urge to sand away these traces or hide them behind a polished fa\u00e7ade; instead, she amplifies them, making the imperfections the centerpiece of her design. The result is a collection that feels both refined and rough, poised and chaotic\u2014a deliberate tension that speaks to the human hand behind every detail.<\/p>\r\n

What sets the Pastille Collection apart is its defiance of categorization. These tables are not merely functional objects; they are statements, provocations, and celebrations. They seem to whisper, \u201cLook closer. Touch me. Understand how I came to be.\u201d Their candy-like softness draws you in, but their rawness demands you stay. In a design world that often prioritizes sleek perfection and high-gloss finishes, Ong\u2019s work feels like an act of rebellion. It\u2019s a reminder that beauty doesn\u2019t have to be polished or pristine; it can be messy, raw, and filled with character.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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From Ong\u2019s Buttercup collection<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n

But there\u2019s more to this collection than its aesthetic allure. Ong\u2019s use of sustainable materials and accessible tools reflects a commitment to responsible, thoughtful design. The composite paper pulp she uses is not only eco-friendly but also democratic in its simplicity, highlighting the possibilities of working with unconventional mediums. This sustainability doesn\u2019t come at the expense of creativity; instead, it becomes the foundation for a new kind of artistry\u2014one that celebrates the material\u2019s inherent qualities rather than masking them. Ong\u2019s process is one of deep curiosity and experimentation, driven by a joyful spirit and an unrelenting desire to create something meaningful.<\/p>\r\n