Elisa Astori ; Olga Bozhko ; Lise Coirier ; translation : Sally-Ann Hopwood — XAVIER LUST (DE)FORMATIONS. ENG / ITA

Oostkamp, Stichting Kunstboek, 2007 Bound, hardcover illustrated in colours, 260 x 210 x 20 mm., 160 pp., illustrations in b/w and in colours. ISBN 9789058562111. In Belgium, he has been known since the 1990s for his furniture designs in metal and the decoration of private and commercial spaces. Furthermore, Xavier Lust very quickly made his appearance in the private circles of the international edition. Since 'Le Banc', which was published by MDF Italia, he has been working with this publisher, but also with globally renowned brands such as De Padova, Driade, Moroso and Extremis. In 2003, Lust received the Henry van de Velde Prize for Young Talent from VIZO. His furniture is recognizable by its clean lines. He (re)forms metal surfaces, which opens up new perspectives for street furniture, table art, bathrooms, lighting, the covering of electrical products? His talent lies in the way of combining creativity on paper and simulation in 3D with a subtle approach in practice.